New 16-page World Osteoporosis Day report furthers understanding of FRAX®, the WHO Fracture Risk Assessment Tool.
Osteoporosis advocates speak out
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“As health minister I came in contact with people affected from osteoporosis. It’s not sufficient to listen to them but to do more. We have to make a change, so I urge policy makers to take action on osteoporosis! It’s really important to eat a balanced diet and exercise. Move it or lose it!”
Rita Süssmuth, leading German politician |
Vitamin D deficiency is widespread and on the increase
June 30, 2009
A new report issued by IOF and published in the scientific journal Osteoporosis International, shows that populations across the globe are suffering from the impact of low levels of vitamin D, with highest rates in South Asia and the Middle East.
