World Osteoporosis Day
October 20, 2006
Below is a listing of the many World Osteoporosis Day activities that have been carried out by IOF member societies around the world. In addition, view information about the press events and public awareness activities that have been initiated by IOF and its four Global Gold Sponsors.
National Activities
Argentina
Argentine Association of Osteology and Mineral Metabolism (AAOMM)
Media seminar informed Argentinean media about WOD
The month of October was a busy one in pre- and post-WOD activities.
On 14th, a two-hour radio program on FM Continental in Rosario, featuring audience interaction, brought osteoporosis to the attention of many listeners.
On 19th, two pages in La Capital's Health section, looked at osteoporosis prevention and treatment.
Also on the 19-20, the XXIII annual meeting of the Asociacion Argentina de Osteologia y Metabolismo Mineral (AAOMM) focused on nutrition, vitamin D, oseo-integration, and osteoporosis. A media seminar took place on WOD.
Rounding out the month's WOD activities, on 21 October, a 10-minute cable TV program offered general information on the disease, with a one-hour program on a well-known TV show to follow.
October 3, 2006
Argentina
Argentine Society of Osteoporosis (SAO)
Dancing the tango for healthy bones
Members of the general public put their shoes to the pavement for the annual ‘Walk for Healthy Bones’ on 24 September, 2006 along the Rio de La Plata River in Buenos Aires. And participants in ‘Tango lessons for Healthy Bones’ took to the dance floor on 27 October in the capital city, to raise general awareness of osteoporosis in Argentina for WOD 2006.
October 3, 2006
Australia
Bringing WOD into Australian homes
A number of media-related activities brought WOD into the homes of Australians on World Osteoporosis Day 2006. These included:
1.Celebrity chef Luke Mangan launched WOD for Osteoporosis Australia on Friday, 20 October on the TV morning program ‘The Today Show’, when he prepared high-calcium recipes he created exclusively for WOD. These recipes were also added to the OA website as well the IOF nutrition report.
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2.The major monthly magazine ‘The Women’s Weekly’ highlighted WOD activities and posted information on their magazine website about them.
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| One of several delicious calcium-rich recipes created by Celebrity Chef Luke Mangan for World Osteoporosis Day |
3.The WOD ‘back’ poster and IOF nutrition report were printed with the OA logo and went out to OA state offices. Most offices hosted various events including ‘healthy bones breakfasts’.
4.The nutrition report was launched to medical and consumer media on 20 October, which produced significant national coverage on radio and in print.
5.National sports facilities featured a promotion ‘Work out for your bones’ that included special weight classes and the sale of ‘bone’ pins.
October 3, 2006
Austria
Weekend recipe book offers new calcium-rich options to Austrians
World Osteoporosis Day activities in Austria organised by Aktion gesunde Knochen and the Dachverband der Österreichischen Osteoporose-Selbsthilfegruppen saw the introduction of new printed and audio-visual materials informing the public on the role of food and nutrition as key elements in the fight against osteoporosis. These include:
•a brand new folder on the importance of food and nutrition for healthy bones. People will be informed about: the disease osteoporosis; the risk factors; the importance of calcium and vitamin D in the diet; sources of calcium; the ‘for and against’ of milk products; and negative dietary factors and practices. A table on the different types of mineral waters shows the amount of calcium and sodium contained in each type. Another table shows the amount of calcium and phosphorus in different kinds of foods. And tips for optimizing calcium absorption are also given;
•a booklet with calcium-rich recipes to enjoy over a weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) including breakfast, lunch, dinner and two snacks per day;
•a CD with information about food and nutrition as a means to deal with osteoporosis.
On the weekend of 20 October, members of self-help groups all over Austria informed the public about food and nutrition in relation to osteoporosis. Most members worked in cooperation with supermarkets that offered milk products and calcium-rich foods, some sponsored by dairies. They gave out a nutrition folder and recipe booklet and answered questions concerning nutrition and bone health.
Many of the self help groups also organized speeches by osteoporosis experts, which took place around 20 October.
September 22, 2006
Belgium
Calcium-rich recipe book published
Among other activities, the Belgian Bone Club published a book which includes 16 calcium-rich recipes.
April 20, 2006
Brazil
Brazilian Osteoporosis Patients Society (SOBRAPCO)
Gala dinner educated guests and raised funds for densitometry tests
With a view to World Osteoporosis Day, a positive message campaign informed the population about osteoporosis, prevention methods, diagnosis and treatment. Emphasis was put on aspects related to nutrition and the importance of a healthy diet for prevention and as a relevant treatment factor. The objective, besides informing the population, is to encourage healthier habits as well as taking action towards better health.
One of the key points of the campaign involved handing out brochures containing general information about osteoporosis and nutrition, and highlighting the benefits of a healthier diet. There will also be a list of food items rich in calcium and vitamin D, along with their respective calcium and vitamin D percentages per portion. The brochure provided readers with a compilation of recipes, some endorsed by the famous chef Roland Villard, and others, by our sponsors, including Roche, Novartis, Lilly, Nestlé, TetraPak, Sanofi-Aventis, Servier, Wyeth, Sofitel and McCann Erickson.
These brochures were distributed free to all SOBRAPCO members and to the general public. The initial print run was 10,000 copies.
A dinner event for 200 people on 24 October at Sofitel Rio de Janeiro Hotel officially launched World Osteoporosis Day. The dishes were prepared by Rolland Villard, head chef at the Hotel’s ‘Le Pre Catelan’ restaurant, and featured ingredients rich in calcium and vitamin D. Actress and SOBRAPCO patroness Irene Ravache attended the dinner, where guests were invited to take the IOF one-minute risk test. Proceeds from the evening went to financing bone densitometry tests, which are unavailable at public hospitals in Rio de Janeiro, and which are most frequently requested by SOBRAPCO’s members.
Media outreach included a press release, announcements on the internet, TV and on the radio, as well as in magazines and newspapers.
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| Prof. Rubem Lederman speaking at fundraising dinner |
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| SOBRAPCO President Myriam Hagen welcomes guests |
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| Guests arriving at fundraising dinner |
September 22, 2006
Brazil
Brazilian Society of Osteoporosis (SOBRAO)
Public outreach featured in WOD plans
On 21 October in Brasilia, the capital city, folders with general information on osteoporosis and its prevention were distributed to the general public, and physical education teachers to demonstrate exercises to help prevent the disease. Bone densitometry tests were available, and nutritionists were on hand to discuss the importance of bone nutrition. A government program, ‘Osteoporosis Prevention and Diagnosis’ was simultaneously underway in Brasilia, and government and health authorities were invited to attend these special activities.
September 22, 2006
Bulgaria
Association 'Women without Osteoporosis'
Nationwide competition highlights good nutrition
A nationwide competition in memory of Tamara Kovatcheva (1937-2005), former chairwoman of the Association 'Women without Osteoporosis' was held to coincide with the WOD 2006 theme of "Bone Appétit".
It rewarded the most interesting project devoted to the topic of nutrition as an effective prophylactic measure against osteoporosis.
Submissions were received from 16 districts across Bulgaria, and the winner was from the Regional Inspection for Protection and Control on Public Health (RIPCPH) in Targovishte for its project entitled 'Good Appetite for bones'. Second place went to the project from the RIPCPH in Veliko Tarnovo, 'Tasteful food for strong bones', and third place went to the RIPCPH in Silistra for 'To preserve bones by proper nutrition'. Honorary diplomas were awarded to the RIPCPH in Bourgas for 'Limitation of osteoporosis among gypsy communities', and the RIPCPH in Vidin for 'Proper nutrition for strong bones'.
November 2, 2006
Bulgaria
Bulgarian League for the Prevention of Osteoporosis
WOD commemorated at National Congress
The BLPO celebrated WOD 2006 in conjunction with the National Congress of Endocrinology, which featured 15 lectures and an educational course for journalists.
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| A journalist workshop to raise awareness and improve knowledge of osteoporosis among media representatives |
The program included:
-Three scientific session dedicated to osteoporosis
-Hot endocrine topics session:
-Premnopausal osteoporosis
-Issues in BMD measurement and interpretation
-How to select the optimal antiosteporotic therapy
-BLPO organized workshop for journalists entitled “Bone appetite”
-Interviews for the National and local radio stations,local papers, TV stations including Eurocom, Europa,Plovdiv – public television
October 25, 2006
Canada
The 'Bone Appétit Chef's Challenge'
The 'Bone Appétit' Chef Challenge, was held in Toronto on 19 October, as an inaugural fundraising event in support of Osteoporosis Canada's research and the Toronto Chapter's public awareness and education campaigns. The event featured demonstrations from host chefs, a silent auction, entertainment, music and dancing.
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September 14, 2006
Chile
Chilean Osteoporosis Foundation (FUNDOP)
Joint effort resulted in launch of new ‘Osteoporosis Guidelines’
The Chilean Osteoporosis Foundation marked WOD 2006 with a series of activities that included sponsoring free bone densitometry tests from an ‘osteobus’ and setting up three peripheral bone densitometers in the central square of the capital, Santiago.
Educational pamphlets on the ‘Bone Appétit’ theme were distributed to nutritionists, and there was a press conference with Members of Parliament, some of whom represent the regions where 80% of Chile’s dairy products are produced.
The Foundation officially launched the ‘Guias de Osteoporosis’ (Osteoporosis Guidelines), the result of a joint effort with the Sociedad Chilena de Reumatologia, and the Sociedad Chilena de Osteologia y Metabolismo Mineral. The editor of the publication is Dr. Marina Arriagada, vice president of the Foundation, and president of Sociedad Iberoamericana de Osteologia y Metabolismo Mineral (SIBOMM).
Similar activities took place in other cities across Chile.
September 22, 2006
Colombia
Associacion Colombiana de Osteologia y Metabolismo Mineral (ACOMM)
World Osteoporosis Day workshops in Colombia's major cities
The Associacion Colombiana de Osteologia y Metabolismo Mineral (ACOMM), an organization with a specific focus on medical education, especially pertaining to greater awareness and prevention of osteoporosis, held workshops on 20 October in the cities Bogotá, Cali, Medellin, Barranquilla, and Bucaramanga, together with the sponsorship of the pharmaceutical industry.
With a focus on patients, the workshops provided the latest news on osteoporosis, how to detect it, and how to prevent it, with special information on physiotherapy and nutrition.
Together with national leaders in the osteoporosis field, special announcements on this theme were made in local newspapers, and on radio and TV.
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| World Osteoporosis Day musical entertainment for workshop participants |
December 18, 2006
Cyprus
Cyprus Society Against Osteoporosis and Myoskeletal Diseases
'Strong Bones, Strong Children'
The Cyprus Society Against Osteoporosis and Myoskeletal Diseases carried out a wide range of activities for World Osteoporosis Day 2006.
For the third year, in September, the Ministry of Education and Culture distributed a 'Daily School Programme' in all elementary schools in the country, which contained information about exercise and healthy nutrition aimed at young children with the message 'Strong Bones, Strong Children'.
This was followed by 'Osteoporosis Week' from 13-20 October, featuring a number of exciting events:
1. Under the patronage of the Minister of Health Mr. Haris Charalambous, the Cyprus Society's Larnaca Section organized an event where doctors gave talks about osteoporosis, where some 300 guests were present.
2. A 'Healthy Eating Breakfast' was held at the House of Representatives on 19 October under the patronage of the Speaker of the House Mr. Demetris Christofias. Also present were the Attorney General,Parliament Members, the President of the Health Committee Dr. Eleni Theocharous, journalists, staff members and some 100 elementary school children. They enjoyed a breakfast of fruit, dairy products, eggs, honey, and nuts. The event was held was supported by Merck Sharp & Dohme of Cyprus.
3. The physicians of the Cyprus Society, Dr. George Georgiades and Dr. Josep Joseph, gave talks and interviews about osteoporosis on various television programs. During a popular program on the National Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation, a well-known chef presented calcium- and vitamin D-rich recipes.
4. Osteoporosis Week ended with a Gala dinner at the Presidential Palace offered by the Society's Honorary President, First Lady Mrs Fotini Papadopoulou. The evening started with a classical music recital given be three talented young artists.
All these events were supported and covered by local media and the national Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation.
April 12, 2006
Czech Republic
Parliamentarians learn about osteoporosis at first hand
Celebrations for WOD 2006 were prepared and organized by the Czech National Osteoporosis Forum (ÈNFO), the umbrella ‘against osteoporosis’ organization uniting the Czech Society for Metabolic Skeletal Diseases (SMOS) and the Czech Osteoporosis League.
As a first step, a press conference was held 19 October, where top medical and nutrition specialists presented osteoporosis as a serious contemporary disease. They talked about its prevention, diagnosis and treatment with a special focus on healthy and balanced nutrition and sufficient intake of calcium in food. A densitometer was available for all participating journalists.
The press conference was followed by ‘discussion brunches’ where journalists of selected media discussed various aspects of the disease.
WOD 2006 ws also celebrated at the main fitness centres, where a ‘Week with Osteoporosis’ was organized. The centres were ‘osteoporosis decorated’ and participants received basic information on the disease and its prevention.
A densitometer was installed on the premises of the Czech Parliament and all parliamentarians, their family members, and participating journalists were able to use it. A doctor was available to comment on the results and answer all osteoporosis-related questions.
September 22, 2006
Dominican Republic
Dominican Menopause and Osteoporosis Society (SODOMOS)
Walking together for better bone health
The Sociedad Dominicana de Menopausia joined forces with the Consejo Dominicano Contra la Osteoporosis to organise a highly successful walk for better bone health. Mariasela Alvarez, Miss Dominican Republic and Miss Universe 1982, participated in this year's walk, which assembled hundreds of enthusiastic particants. This is the fourth walk to celebrate WOD since 2001, and again this year, it was made possible with sponsorship from the Farma Group.
December 4, 2006
Dominican Republic
Dominican Osteoporosis Health Council
Walking together for better bone health
The Consejo Dominicano Contra la Osteoporosis joined forces with the Sociedad Dominicana de Menopausia to organise a highly successful walk for better bone health. Mariasela Alvarez, Miss Dominican Republic and Miss Universe 1982, participated in this year's walk, which assembled hundreds of enthusiastic particants. This is the fourth walk to celebrate WOD since 2001, and again this year, it was made possible with sponsorship from the Farma Group.
December 4, 2006
France
Research and Information Group on Osteoporosis(GRIO)
Encouraging a calcium-rich diet was message in France
For World Osteoporosis Day 2006, the Research and Information Group on Osteoporosis (GRIO) organized meetings to be held in some 30 locations across France on October 21 to explain the importance of a calcium-rich diet in building and maintaining strong bones.
The WDO 2005 program is available on GRIO Website: www.grio.org
September 21, 2006
France
Research and Information Group on Osteoporosis(GRIO)
Francophone Launch of WOD 2006 in Paris turns journalists into chefs to highlight nutrition’s essential role in building strong bones
Friday the 13th of October turned out to be a very auspicious date for IOF’s World Osteoporosis Day 2006 international francophone launch.
Journalists from a variety of healthcare and lifestyle publications were on hand for a press conference, held at the modern Karé Magique, that began with IOF President Professor Pierre Delmas briefing participants on the fact that after 50 years of age, one in three women and one in five men will suffer an osteoporotic fracture, an incidence higher than that of breast cancer and prostate cancer, respectively. Professor Delmas also discussed the huge economic burden the disease presents to many societies. Finishing on a positive note, he added that to a certain extent osteoporosis is preventable by building peak bone mass, and that it is easily diagnosed and treated.
Professeur Christian Roux, President of the Groupe de Recherche et d’Information sur l’Osteoporose (GRIO), one of the French national osteoporosis societies and a member of IOF, informed the press about the important role that a nutritious, balanced diet rich in calcium and vitamin D plays in helping prevent osteoporosis.
Also representing GRIO, Professor Thierry Thomas then mentioned that in keeping with WOD’s “Bone Appétit” theme of good nutrition: “in some thirty cities across France, conferences and workshops are concretely illustrating to the public the importance of nutrition, and particularly calcium, in helping prevent osteoporosis.”
Daniela Meyer, a member of IOF’s communication department, reviewed the international activities taking place worldwide for WOD and introduced the range of materials produced for IOF’s 173 national societies in 86 locations, including publications, posters, and a DVD of public service announcements by well-known celebrities and osteoporosis advocates.
Closing the conference segment of the day, master chef Martial Enguehard – Chef Martial to students of his renowned cooking school in Paris – reassured the audience that a bone-friendly diet can also be tantalizing and easy to prepare as well as nutritious.
A featured celebrity on IOF’s Public Service Announcements DVD, Chef Martial said he likes “to create menus that are healthy and balanced and that means considering their calcium and vitamin D content.” He suggested everyone should do the same in their kitchens, always taking pleasure in cooking, which he believes is the secret to a successful dish.
He invited the press to accompany him to a combined kitchen and dining area where they were invited to change roles from passive observer to active participant as co-chefs of a bone-friendly lunch. They found at their tables all the necessary tools, including bright orange aprons, lime-green or red kitchen scissors, sauce spoons, a cutting board, and a herbal centrepiece of potted basil, coriander, chives and flat parsley, as well as fresh lemons for seasoning and pistachios for garnish.
Chef Martial instructed the amateur chefs in preparing a starter of salmon parcels with vegetables and a Bulgarian yogurt sauce, and later, a dessert of fresh fig “transparence”. In between, they were treated to a main dish of red tuna steak with an emulsion of watercress and mascarpone, followed by some of France’s renowned cheeses. Along the way, the chef pinpointed the nutritional value of the fish and the dairy products used.
Wandering from table to table, Chef Martial jovially critiqued the efforts of the participants, who also took to critiquing each other. While the finished dishes varied in their degree of gastronomic polish, lessons learned about integrating simple products in easy-to-prepare recipes for a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D, were readily absorbed by an appreciative audience.
Chef Martial is generously donating his recipes for the salmon parcels and fresh fig “transparence” to IOF and they are presently being added to the new recipe database available at: http://www.iofbonehealth.org/patients-public/about-osteoporosis/prevention/nutrition/calcium-recipes.html
October 27, 2006
Germany
German Society for Endocrinology
Patients’ Day and conference educated public and physicians
On World Osteoporosis Day, 20 October, the German Society for Endocrinology organized together with the Kuratorium Knochengesundheit a patients’ day, as well as a convention for physicians and pharmacists, which was held at the UniversitätsKlinikum Heidelberg under the direction of Prof. Kasperck.
Medical experts spoke about issues relating to osteoporosis and offered treatment to everyone who was interested, free of charge. For the general public, this was a good opportunity to obtain information about the prevention of this illness and the key role of nutrition. For physicians and pharmacists, it was also be a chance to learn more about the medical, social, and legal implications of osteoporosis.
October 16, 2006
Germany
Kuratorium Knochengesundheit /Committee for Healthy Bones
Multi-faceted media campaign in Germany
'Strong bones through a healthy diet’ was the theme of a joint media relations campaign devised by the Kuratorium Knochen-Gesundheit and Tetra Pak, a Global Gold Sponsor, in the run-up to WOD 2006.
Far-reaching media activities using TV, radio and print, educated people about how to help prevent osteoporosis by leading an active lifestyle and sticking to a healthy diet, including dairy products. This message was reinforced using a combination of interesting data, facts on osteoporosis and handy hints.
Television: a spot was produced for the ‘Vita’ lifestyle program broadcast on some 20 stations with at least three reruns per station and an average audience of 2 million viewers. It told the story of a young businesswoman with poor eating and exercise habits who with the help of a nutritionist and personal trainer, had her lifestyle analyzed and improved. The spot profiled the widespread incidence of osteoporosis and how risk factors can be minimized.
Print – part one: a nationwide press release issued on 20 October featured a diagram showing the direct correlation between drinking milk and strong bones. It covered the causes, consequences, and prevention of osteoporosis and gave recent figures on the number of osteoporosis sufferers in Germany.
Print – part two: in cooperation with five regional dailies, an expert hotline was set up on 20 October providing callers toll-free access to nutritionists, fitness trainers and physicians. Partner media also published a report drawing attention to WOD and highlighting the number of osteoporosis sufferers in Germany. Handy hints encouraged prevention through exercise and a healthy diet. Several women’s magazines were also involved in this aspect of the campaign.
Radio: footage was distributed to some 190 private and public radio stations and made available on a press portal for downloading. It discussed the nature of the disease and its causes, profiled potential sufferers, discussed prevention, and provided handy hints for including calcium in the diet. Pedestrian surveys garnered public comments on awareness of osteoporosis and the importance of dairy products.
September 7, 2006
Germany
Kuratorium Knochengesundheit /Committee for Healthy Bones
Action week at the German Parliament, further events marked World Osteoporosis Day
Amid several events to mark World Osteoporosis Day (WOD) in Germany, the Kuratorium Knochengesundheit e.V. organized a very prominent one. As ‘Bone Appétit’ was the theme for World Osteoporosis Day held on October 20, 2006, arrangements were made to celebrate this with an outstanding event that truly illustrated the role of food and nutrition in maintaining strong bones.
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| Chef displays one of the calcium-rich menus prepared at the German parliament from October 16 to 20, 2006 |
Following the theme of WOD, the restaurants of the German Parliament served bone-friendly meals only for an entire week from October 16 onwards.This added to a general awareness for the causes and consequences of osteoporosis as well as for the need to fight this illness.
The aim was, on the one hand, to raise awareness of osteoporosis among Members of Parliament and on the other, to persuade Members to set an example for the general public and to encourage individuals to take responsibility for bone health in order to minimize the risk of osteoporosis.
In addition, a patients’ day as well as a convention for physicians and pharmacists were held. Medical experts spoke about issues realting to osteoporosis. Furthermore, they offered treatment to everyone who was interested - free of charge. For the general public, this was a good opportunity to obtain information about the prevention of this illness and the key role of nutrition. For physicians and pharmacists, it was also a chance to learn even more about the medical, social, and legal implications of osteoporosis. These events took place at the Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Kuratorium Knochengesundheit e.V..
September 23, 2006
Greece
Hellenic Society of Osteoporosis Patients Support
Media lunch with leading chef
In addition to other activities, the Hellenic Society of Osteoporosis Patients Support organized a special lunch for media representatives featuring a leading chef.
September 5, 2006
Greece
Hellenic Society of Osteoporosis Patients Support
Gastronomic, ‘bone-friendly’ press conference promoted good nutrition
To celebrate the WOD 2006 theme of good nutrition for strong bones, the Hellenic Society of Osteoporosis Patients Support group organised a press conference at a gastronomic restaurant in Athens where special calcium- and vitamin-rich meals were served and a combination of easy-to-find ingredients were used.
In addition to reporters specializing in medical, cultural and gastronomic issues, a nutrition specialist, Mr Ilias Mamalakis, and an osteorporosis expert, Professor George Lyritis, attended.
This special meal gave participants who were interested in quality food and health care the chance to learn more about the importance of prevention, nutrition and exercise regarding osteoporosis
September 21, 2006
Hong Kong
Osteoporosis Society of Hong Kong
OSHK and HKOF successfully host global WOD 2006 launch
The IOF global launch of World Osteoporosis Day 2006, on Friday, 20 October was marked by a successful media conference and, in keeping with the theme “Bone Appétit: the role of food and nutrition in building and maintaining strong bones”, was followed by an exclusive “bone-friendly” lunch for sixty created by Executive Sous Chef Tsui Kit Po at the InterContinental Hong Kong.
The day’s activities were organized with the support and participation of the Osteoporosis Society of Hong Kong (OSHK) and the Hong Kong Osteoporosis Foundation (HKOF) and were attended by some 50 print and broadcast journalists from Hong Kong and other parts of Asia.
The conference began with IOF CEO Daniel Navid officially welcoming participants and introducing the day’s speakers: Professor Annie Kung, president of OSHK, Dr Edith Lau, president of HKOF, Dr Anthony Kwok, honorary secretary of HKOF, and Mr Paul Spencer Sochaczewski, head of IOF Communications. Mrs Alice Chiu, China Representative of the 2nd IOF Women Leaders Roundtable, and founder and director of the Sheen Hok Charitable Foundation, Hong Kong, also attended.
Professor Kung spoke about preventing osteoporosis in Asia and discussed how the disease’s prevalence continues to rise, the health and economic burden it poses, and the importance of early prevention and detection.
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Dr Lau spoke about the link between food, key nutrients and healthy bones, as well as the impact of diet on osteoporosis prevention and treatment.
Global launch initiatives for the WOD 2006 “Bone Appétit” campaign were covered by Paul Sochaczewski, who introduced the popular report, public service announcements, and posters produced for CNS members around the world to help in their osteoporosis awareness and educational campaigns. Mr Sochaczewski also officially launched the new IOF website and presented the new website section on food and nutrition.
Dr Kwok familiarized the media with local Hong Kong WOD initiatives including a scientific symposium, a Bone Appétit carnival, and a Charity Gala Dinner, held on the evening of 19 October and hosted by Mrs Alice Chiu of the Sheen Hok Charitable Foundation and attended by some 400 guests to help raise funds for IOF Asia campaign.
A cooking demonstration and “bone-friendly” lunch was then hosted by Executive Sous Chef Tsui Kit Po of the InterContinental Hong Kong, featuring dishes created by Chef Po exclusively around the “Bone Appétit” theme. Dishes included kale mousse with crabmeat sauce; seared beef strip loin with a soya glaze; braised tofu with honey-roasted pumpkin and bok choy; and for dessert, apricot whip; and almond and sesame pudding with roasted figs. Some of these recipes are available on the new IOF “bone-friendly” recipe database.
A menu reference guide provided lunch participants with details on the calcium and vitamin D content of the menu ingredients.
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The conference resulted in excellent media coverage including an interview on CNBC Market Watch with IOF President and Board member Professor Pierre D. Delmas; on Star World News Asia with IOF General Secretary Professor Jean-Yves Reginster; and with Dr Edith Lau on TVB Jade. These interviews provided coverage of osteoporosis issues and initiatives including the importance of a healthy, calcium-rich diet and exercise in helping to prevent the disease.
The event was supported by unrestricted educational grants from IOF's four Global Gold WOD 2006 sponsors: MSD, Novartis, Fonterra and Tetra Pak.
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November 2, 2006
Hungary
Hungarian Osteoporosis Patients Association
World Osteoporosis Day on Europe Boat in Hungary
World Osteoporosis Day in Hungary was organized by HOPA on Europe Boat on the Danube river. The first part of the program was a Round Table Discussion on the role of food and nutrition for healthy bones.
During the second part of the event, Judit Endrei, Ambassador of Healthy Bones, and former TV speaker, together with the chef of the Europe Boat demonstrated how to prepare some calcium-rich recipes (own recipes of Judit Endrei) like orange lassi (popular milky drink in India), roasted tuna fish, spinach salad with carrot and sunflower seeds and fruit salad with yoghurt.
The event was introduced by an exercise program of “Women Club of Felcsut” which also closed the ceremony with dancing to music of The Blue Danube Waltz and Radetzky March.
As a follow up, HOPA is planning a joint campaign with Tetrapak in December at 6 supermarkets over the country, where milk and dairy products will be promoted, as most readily available dietary sources of calcium.
November 14, 2006
Iceland
Beinvernd – The Icelandic Osteoporosis Foundation
Master chefs took 'bone-friendly' food message to schoolchildren
Together with the Icelandic Society of Master Chefs, members of Beinvernd visited 30 school cafeterias at lunchtime on 20 October. A master chef spoke to students and school personnel about good nutrition, and educational materials on osteoporosis were distributed.
The Society encouraged staff at these cafeterias to prepare bone-friendly meals on World Osteoporosis Day, and restaurants featured a Bone Appétit menu on 20-22 October.
Media coverage included two ads, and articles in Iceland’s largest newspapers, TV ads in the run-up and following WOD, as well as a public service announcement over WOD weekend. Beinvernd also published its newsletter at end-September, and the Bone Appétit booklet shortly thereafter.
The women’s national soccer team were invited to a Bone Appétit dinner on 20 October.
September 22, 2006
Indonesia
Indonesian Healthy Bone Foundation (PERWATUSI)
Osteoporosis Campaign Month launched by Minister of Health
On September 5th, 2006, the Minister of Health of the Republic of Indonesia launched the national Osteoporosis Campaign Month held every year in conjunction with World Osteoporosis Day. The launch event was attended by around 80 persons mostly from Media,PEROSI, PERWATUSI and the Minister's staff.
The two societies, PEROSI (the scientific society) and PERWATUSI (the patient society) work together hand in hand to further awareness and knowledge of osteoporosis, and to provide patient support, throughout the country.
Leading up to the launch of the Campaign, a two-day Osteoporosis Exercise Instructors Training Course was held on September 2-3, 2006 and 47 persons
from various parts of Indonesia participated. It was a successful training session with enthusiastic participants. Materials and instruction were provided by PEROSI.
September 8, 2006
Iran
Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center
Activities enhance public awareness of osteopororis amongst all age groups
The Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center organized for WOD 2006 large-scale activities for all age groups to enhance public awareness of the theme “What we eat and what our bones need”. These included:
•Translating and customizing all IOF materials and getting them to all parts of the country through the osteoporosis network.
•Organizing expert interviews with the goal of disseminating via mass media essential information and opinions about nutrition and bone health.
•Organizing a student contest to design the best wallpaper with bone-friendly food as the theme. The students received fortified milk and snacks, and contest winners received a letter of appreciation, domestic travel grants and gifts from IOF and EMRC.
•Providing a national food recipe booklet offering easy-to-prepare bone-friendly foods, deserts and snacks from different cultures and traditions.
Parallel to their country-wide activities aimed at increasing peak bone mass among school-age children and adolescents, EMRC focused on enchancing public awareness of nutrition and physical activity as effective preventive tools against osteoporosis.
A prominent Tehran school was chosen as the locale for interactive discussions aimed at promoting peak bone mass among 10-to-17-year-old girls through daily, life-long healthy habits. Participating students received WOD 2006 T-shirts and posters, and were treated to milk as a reminder of its calcium-rich content.
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The students participated in a contest for posters, skits, wallpaper designs, research programs and reports on the theme of life-long bone health. The grandparents of each contest winner received a BMD test from the EMRC at Shariati Hospital.
Teachers also received a BMD test by an EMRC technician, and older teachers and those with heightened risk factors were invited for follow-up at the fully-equipped EMRC Osteoporosis Clinic.
These educational activities were organized and prepared by Dr. Eghbal Taheri, and Dr.Elham Mir,
osteoporosis team researcher under the supervision of Professor Larijani, Director and Chief Scientific Officer of EMRC.
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| Dr. Eghbal Taheri speaking to children at Tehran school |
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November 27, 2006
Ireland
Full calendar of events promoted awareness and nutrition
The Irish Osteoporosis Society carried out a public awareness campaign that was split into the four quarters of the year:
• Quarter 1: The Usual Suspects campaign (creating awareness that it’s not just postmenopausal women who have osteoporosis)
• Quarter 2: Highlighting on TV, radio and poster ads the importance of weight-bearing exercise
• Quarter 3: Spotlighting on TV, radio and bus ads the role of nutrition; a new nutrition leaflet was also published
• Quarter 4: Awareness of osteoporosis and other diseases (heart disease and cancer), which was activated after WOD 2006
2 October: a road show with a radio station provided information on nutrition, specifically Calcium and vitamin D.
17 and 19 October: there was free public information meetings with Prof. Moira O'Brien and nutritionist Margot Brennan and a celebrity chef prepared dishes with calcium and vitamin D.
20 October: There was a cross-border (Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland) Irish Osteoporosis Network meeting.
21 October: The IOS Annual Conference and dinner spotlighted "Osteoporosis and the importance of nutrition".
Radio adverts throughout October emphasised osteoporosis awareness and nutrition.
23 November: The Arctic Ball (fundraising dinner dance) was held.
October 3, 2006
Italy
Italian Association of Osteoporosis Patients (AIPOS)
Gala dinner in Florence highlighted World Osteoporosis Day
In collaboration with a major Italian catering firm, AIPOS hosted a gala 'calcium-rich' dinner on October 6, 2006 for invited guests who included VIPs and policy officials, national and local journalists (including TV and radio) in the fields of health, cuisine and sport, as well as researchers, doctors and local business leaders.The renowned football legend and osteoporosis advocate Paolo Rossi participated and apoke at the event.
The venue was held in the imposing halls of the 'Il salone dei Cinquecento' in the historic Palazzo Vecchio in Florence.
A press conference was held in conjunction with the event and a book of bone-friendly, calcium-rich recipes was launched.
August 9, 2006
Italy
Italian Osteoporosis League (LIOS)
‘Calcium is here’ recipe contest
In keeping with the WOD 2006 theme of “Bone appétit”, LIOS organized a contest “Calcium is here" ("Il Calcio è servitor”) to choose the five best original calcium-rich recipes. The contest was organized in collaboration with the “Lady Chef” group of the Italian Chefs Federation and the Association of Chefs of Milan and Province.
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| World Osteoporosis Day 2006 event |
On 20 October in Milan, the Lega Italiana Osteoporosi organized a public meeting and a press conference, which concluded with the awarding of symbolic prizes to the five contest winners. Special guests were Anna Molinari, LIOS's First Ambassador, Lella Costa, a famous actress, and other friends of LIOS. A fund-raising dinner in favour of LIOS followed.
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| Contributors of the winning recipes receiving their awards |
Also, on 11 October, LIOS and the Associazione culturale “Essere Benessere” held a public meeting on the theme “To prevent osteoporosis: information comes first”.
Other LIOS initiatives for WOD included several advertisements in newspapers and magazines and on the radio.
Looking to next year, the ‘LIOS diary for 2007’ will again feature useful information and advice on bone and bone health. It will feature 12 original recipes created by the renowned chef, Marco Olivieri.
LIOS will continue to offer its ‘pace-counter’, a tiny electronic device that helps wearers check their daily activity levels. The slogan from WOD 2005 "5000 steps a day for your bone health" will still be in full force.
October 3, 2006
Japan
JOF produced publications and posters for WOD
JOF's carried out the following activities for World Osteoporosis Day 2006:
(1) Announcement of World Osteoporosis Day 2006 in JOF's publication, JOF News.
(2) Production of two different kinds of posters for
World Osteoporosis Day 2006.
(3) In the JOF's lectures for the general public,
World Osteoporosis Day 2006 will be referred to and introduced.
May 1, 2006
Japan
Educational posters informed hospital staff, patients and visitors
In addition to the Japanese Osteoporosis Foundation’s ongoing year-round educational activities, for WOD 2006 a new poster was distributed to medical facilities, including hospitals, to inform staff, patients and visitors on the topic of osteoporosis.
September 21, 2006
Mexico
Mexican Associaton of Bone and Mineral Metabolism (AMMOM)
Bone-friendly breakfast for Mexican journalists
A calcium-rich breakfast was served at a press conference held at the Ma. Isabel Sheraton Hotel in Mexico City, on the morning of 20 October. Guests included directors of medical schools (both public and private), medical specialists in osteoporosis, and media representation from the press, radio and television.
The guest of honour was Mrs Margarita Zavala del Campo, wife of the next president of Mexico, Lic. Felipe Caldéron. Many artists and a member of the OMS/WHO provided assistance. This was an ideal opportunity for the Asociacion Mexicana de Metabolismo Oseo Y Mineral A.C. (AMMOM) to present its objectives to a varied and influential audience.
September 22, 2006
New Zealand
A ‘Bone Health Milk Crate Mission’ challenged Auckland residents
From 7am on World Osteoporosis Day, downtown Auckland was the site for much activity to mark the WOD awareness campaign.
A milk crate mountain (5m x 5m x 5m) was erected and the call went out for the New Zealand public to take part in the Bone Health Milk Crate Mission. The “call to action” was:
“Climb the milk crate mountain toward better bone health. Mark World Osteoporosis Day and help raise awareness by accepting the Bone Health Mountain Mission”.
The milk crate mountain (built according to strict health and safety regulations) was located in a high commuter traffic zone in Auckland in the hopes of capturing foot traffic from morning commuters and to keep the mountain on site until lunch time.
A wonderful spokeswoman, an osteoporosis sufferer in her mid-30s, talked about the disease and lifestyle measures she takes to manage the disease.
A myriad of celebrities were invited to participate. In addition, New Zealand’s leading radio station ‘Classic Hits’ broadcast live throughout the morning to drive people to the site to participate in the activity, as well as to communicate the health message. ‘Classic Hits’ has strong resonance with the female 18-39 market, and even stronger ratings with the 40+ female market and were perfect media partners for this event.
In addition, print media and television were invited to cover the event. The mountain climbing stunt itself, along with celebrity support, secured healthy coverage.
October 10, 2006
Pakistan
Gujranwala Osteoporosis Patient Society
“Bone-friendly” events from morning till night
The Gujranwalal Osteopororis Patient Society enthusiastically threw its energies into effectively communicating to the general public the WOD 2006 theme of Bone Appétit, and the importance of food and nutrition to bone health. To do so, the society planned a number of key events:
On 20 October, an ‘osteoporosis awareness’ workshop was held in the society’s main office. A bone specialist delivered an introductory lecture highlighting the need for good food to keep bones strong and defend against osteoporosis.
The local minister for health attended and was briefed by bone and other specialists about the consequences of this painful and sometimes fatal disease. Orthopaedic surgeons, bone specialists, and nutritionists also emphasized the need to pay quick and proper attention to bone health.
Participants received WOD 2006 literature on good nutrition, including recommended calcium intake levels. The IOF one-minute risk test was offered and depending on the results of each participant, a BMD test was conducted.
In mid-afternoon, a 3km ‘awareness walk’ impressed upon the public the importance of good nutrition in bone health. Participants from all walks of life carried banners and posters containing the relevant messages of the day. The walk terminated at the City Centre Park, where short speeches and lectures on good nutrition were given to the 650 participants.
An evening ‘variety program’ followed featuring music, a one-man show, and again, tips on good nutrition. Refreshments were provided.
October 9, 2006
Pakistan
Osteoporosis Society of Pakistan
Urdu edition of Bone Appétit report launched
The Osteoporosis Society of Pakistan (OSP) organized a media launch of the International Osteoporosis Foundation’s (IOF) popular report “Bone Appétit – The role of food and nutrition in maintaining strong bones” in Karachi on 20 October.
WOD 2006 Gold Sponsor TetraPak Pakistan has exclusively supported the reprinting of the report in English and Urdu (12,000 copies) for massive distribution among its customers and health and social circles. The launch was followed by an informal question-and-answer session during dinner.
Highlighting the importance of Tetra Pak’s partnership with IOF and OSP, Haroon Lodhi, commercial director, TetraPak Pakistan, said: “We are supporting the IOF and OSP to express our commitment to help protect the health of consumers not only in Pakistan but around the world as well.”
Dr Akhtar Ahmed, president of the Osteoporosis Society of Pakistan, said: "Through WOD 2006, we are highlighting how healthy food and good nutrition help to build peak bone mass in young people, help to maintain general health during adulthood, and are useful as part of a treatment programme for people with fractures.” Later, Haroon Lodhi presented the report to Dr Akhtar Ahmed as part of Tetra Pak’s contribution to creating this awareness.
November 1, 2006
Palestine
Palestinian Osteoporosis Prevention Society
Television series to spread message of bone-friendly nutrition for World Osteoporosis Day 2006
Awareness and training activities organized by the Palestinian Osteoporosis Prevention Society (POPS) with the cooperation of local and national organizations have taken place from 24 September to 24 November to celebrate WOD in Palestine. These activities include:
•Fifteen cooking sessions featuring a calcium-rich menu and conducted by the chef of the hotel management department at Bethlehem University will be broadcast on a private television network;
•On the same network, 15 televised studio sessions focused on nutrition and osteoporosis and be conducted by a nutritionist trained in the subject (and who is also an executive board members of POPS);
•A four-day training workshop for social workers to enhance their abilities to intervene with osteoporotic patients at the community level;
•An ‘awareness wall’, featuring written messages by children to educate the population on the importance of nutrition in helping prevent osteoporosis.
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November 14, 2006
Panama
Osteoporosis and Bone Metabolic Disease Foundation (FOSEMO)
Introducing Huesina and Huesin™, nutrition’s best friends
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| World Osteoporosis Day 2006 poster featuring Huesin and Huesina. Slogan: Feed your bones! |
The Fundacion de Osteoporosis y Enfermedades Metabolicas Oseas (FOSEMO) held a press conference on 20 October at the Childrens’ Hospital in Panama to introduce two mascots – Huesina and Huesin™– as part of a children’s nutrition education program. Five- and six-year-old children exercised to the music of ‘A Healthy Body’ while dressed as milk products, fruit and vegetables.
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| World Osteoporosis Day 2006 event |
October 30, 2006
Portugal
National Association Against Osteoporosis (APOROS)
'DELICIOSSO' cookbook features bone-healthy recipes
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| Cookbook: 'Delicious'- recipes for healthy bones |
DELICIOSSO – Recipes for healthy bones” is the name of the recipe book the National Association against Osteoporosis in Portugal (APOROS) launched on WOD 2006.
The idea for the title came from the words “delicioso”, Portuguese for “delicious” and “osso” the Portuguese word for “bone”. The result is delicious recipes for your bones.
To obtain the recipes APOROS invited 28 of the most prestigious Portuguese (or foreign but working in Portugal) chefs to create two calcium-rich recipes. Some well-known Portuguese women, who have ‘loaned’ their faces for previous osteoporosis campaigns were also invited to give us one of their favourite personal recipes for healthy bones.
The result is a high quality, extremely well illustrated book with more than 60 delicious recipes, from soups, starters and salads to main dishes and desserts, all with high calcium content and rich in ingredients from all the main food categories.
The book is prefaced by Prof. Isabel do Carmo, a well-known endocrinologist and writer of several books on nutrition and diets.
Parts of the IOF report “Bone Appetit” – The role of food and nutrition in building and maintaining strong bones” were translated and adapted as information on nutrition and osteoporosis for the readers, so they can understand the importance of the book. All recipes were evaluated for their calcium content by a nutritionist. The book also includes an extensive list of calcium rich foods.
“DELICIOSSO” was launched at a press conference, with most of the chefs and the public figures on hand, as well as guests from patient associations, health authorities, education authorities and many more.
The book was endorsed by the Portuguese League against Rheumatic Diseases and by SPODOM – Portuguese Society for Metabolic Bone Diseases, and was made possible by grants from the Portuguese subsidiaries of Lilly, Roche, GSK and Nestlé
April 20, 2006
Portugal
Portugese Society of Osteoporosis and Other Metabolic Bone Diseases (SPODOM)
Fifth Portuguese Congress on Osteoporosis held
As part of WOD 2006 commemorative activities in Portugal, the Portuguese Society of Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone Diseases organized the Fifth Portuguese Congress on Osteoporosis, held in Lisbon on 20-21 October.
September 21, 2006
Republic of Macedonia
Macedonian Osteoporosis Association
Deputy Minister of Health, parliamentarians and celebrities attend special WOD event
Under the motto "Drink milk, eat milk products, avoid fast food", the Macedonian Osteoporosis Association (MOA), ass.prof.dr.Snezana Markovik- the president of MOA, hold a lectures for high school childern devoted to nutrition and its role in building healthy bones. The lectures were in two secondary schools in Tetovo, on October 18th.There was TV coverage of the school event in both the Macedonian and Albanian languages.
In early October society representatives had met with the Minister of Health, Dr. Imer Selmani and had a long and constructive talk which ended with a promise of possible support in the future.
World Osteoporosis Day 2006 was the occasion for significant media and public awareness activities. The officers of MOA gave interviews on local and national TV stations trought the country, speaking about nutrition and its role in bone health and about osteoporosis and the association's work.
On October 20th,the Association organized a special event which took placein a well-known Hotel in Skopje. The Deputy Minister of Health, many women members of Parliament,and celebrities such as Mrs Esma Redzepova (the Queen of gypsy music) and the first lady of Macedonian music, Mrs. Violeta Tomovska. As the president of the breast cancer society, Mrs. Tomovska's presence and support reflects the valuable partnership of the two societies as advocates of women's health issues. In addition, representatives of pharmaceutical firms, and media representatives were invited.
The Deputy Minister of Health and dr. Snezana Markovik president of MOA, spoke about osteoporosis, the Foundation's important work in osteoporosis prevention and awareness,and World Osteoporosis Day.
After the talk, the attendees were invited to a calcium-rich cocktail which included cheese, ricotta and other delicious dairy foods and drinks.
The society's WOD 2006 activities were possible due to sponsorship by Roche, MSD and Krka, and the dairy company Fejzi from Gostivar.
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| Deputy Minister of Health (second from left) and MOA society officers (president and secretary on the right) |
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| From left, Liljana Popovska, member of parliament, president of DOM and president of the Committee for gender equality in parliament, with Elena Stojkovska general secretary of the Macedonian Osteoporosis Association |
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| Two members of parliament and (right) Violeta Tomovska- famous singer |
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| Calcium-rich buffet of tasty treats... |
October 30, 2006
Romania
Association for Prevention of Osteoporosis in Romania (ASPOR)
Keeping fit with discotheques for the elderly
The theme „Bone Appétit" stimulated the appetite for entertaining and informative food contests organized by ASPOR on the occasion of World Osteoporosis Day. The table was laid in Oradea on the 13th of October, following a symposium dedicated to physicians, and in Targu Mures, on the 20th of October, inside the already well-known discotheque.
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As in every respectable contest, there was a demanding jury,which tasted and appreciated the culinary creations of our members and friends, and the best won ! The different “cuisines” were tasted by all participants too, the evening being continued with dance.
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Following the success of past 'elderly discotheques', the society once again organized a wonderful night of dancing dedicated to older people
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| Disco night for older people on World Osteoporosis Day |
September 9, 2006
Russia
Russian Patient Society "Towards a life without osteoporosis and fractures"
Celebrities and top chefs headlined WOD activities
A television program on the subject of osteoporosis featuring famous people and their mothers was shown on Russia’s leading television network to mark World Osteoporosis Day. Topics of discussion included risk factors and prevention techniques, with a special emphasis on the value of healthy food and nutrition.
The famous 'mothers and daughters' included movie star Larissa Guzeeva, pop star Katya Lel, and TV 'doctor' and show host Elena Malysheva (see photos below).
In a press conference the president of the Russian Patient Society (‘Towards a life without osteoporosis and fractures’) discussed the implications of the ‘Adherence Gap’. A celebrity chef cooked a bone-friendly meal.
The Society also distributed information on the disease in hospital casualty units, informing patients about risk factors, diagnosis and the benefits of dairy products.
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| TV doctor Elean Malysheva |
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| Movie star Larissa Guzeeva |
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| Za zdorovje - To your health! |
September 22, 2006
Saudi Arabia and Gulf Countries
Extensive six month Saudi osteoporosis campaign launched on World Osteoporosis Day
World Osteoporosis Day : H.E. MOH Dr.Hamad Al Manea announced the first official Saudi Campaign against osteoporosis which will last for 6 months sharing with the international community this important public health issue.
As part of this event the first and largest milk campaign will be launched on 1.1.1428 ( 19.1.2007). Six million milk samples will be distributed throughout the kingdom to schools and other general and social public centers.
The Royal Highness Governor of all regions in Saudi Arabia are participating in this event each in his region upon the request of HE MOH.
Their Excellencies Saudi Ministers are also contributing to this national campaign.
One of the Friday prayer speeches will be devoted entirely on the milk and healthy food and its importance to build strong bones also the speech will highlight the harmful effect of smoking and alcohol on bone.
Doctor Khaled Margalani made great effort to organize the activities of this event under the care of HE MOH.
A Saudi singer is to about to launch a video clip on the importance of milk to build healthy bones.
His Royal Highness Prince Walid Bin Talal has donated three achillis ultrasound machines for osteoporosis screening program.
HE MOH has appointed a committee fortify the milk in the kingdom with Vitamin D (from 400 iu to 800 iu per serving).
Saudi Osteoporosis Club on this occasion prepared 11 pamphlets and 3 posters aimed to increase the awareness on osteoporosis among the public as well as among the health sector. Thousands of these publications to be distributed.
The Saudi Osteoporosis Scientific Society has been officially approved and a website for which has been created : www.osteoarabia.org
January 22, 2007
Singapore
Osteoporosis Society (Singapore)
A spicy nosh of bone-friendly food
On 15 October 2006, OSS partnered with Singapore's largest hospital in a public forum on the theme of the Bone and Joint Decade. All sessions were in English and Mandarin.
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| The President of OSS spoke at the public forum |
On 28 October 2006, a delicious “nosh” of spicy and tangy local specialties, modified with high calcium and vitamin D foods, was followed by an educational session on “Vitamin D – are you getting enough?”, in English and Mandarin.
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| The delicious calcium-rich food was enjoyed by all |
Participants were assessed for osteoporotic risk using the OSTA chart and ultrasound heel scan. All individuals with high or medium risk, with additional risk factors, were issued a voucher for a DXA scan at a discounted rate.
October 12, 2006
Slovenia
Slovene Osteoporosis Patient Society
Greetings to Vitamin D
On a fine, sunny June day, members of the Slovene Osteoporosis Patient Society gathered in the castle of Dobrovo in Goriska brda for an event organized to raise public awareness about the importance of vitamin D for healthy bones.
The event featured a competition between members of the individual societies in preparing the best dish, which had to contain as much vitamin D and calcium as possible. Each society had access to the same ingredients. For creating their culinary wonderworks, they had at their disposal fatty fish (salmon and tuna), liver, eggs, broccoli and leek, celery, figs, milk, etc. For this event, five open air kithens were installed, and when things got going – they really got going. There was a clattering of pots, scraping and grating of vegetables, shouting and laughing.
While the contestants were preparing the foods, the other particiapnts were busy in the cherry orchard, the wine cellar, dancing oriental dances or relaxing with yoga.
When the contestants had placed their personally prepared dishes on the assessment table, the food was first tasted by the seventh power commission (journalists). While the commission was engaged in evaluation, the participants were listening to professional lectures on the importance and role of vitamin D.
Support for patients with osteoporosis and for the activities of the Slovene Osteoporosis Patient Society was expressed by several well-known Slovenes. These included: the UNICEF ambassadors, the singer Lado Leskovar and the stage actress Milena Zupanèiè, the commedienne Nataš Tiè Ralijan, the noted opera singer Milena Moraèa, and the actor Jurij Souèek.
This highly successful meeting was made possible by our sponsor Merck Sharp & Dohme Inovativna Zdravila.
The meeting was one of the activities whish the Slovene Osteoporosis Patient Society has organised to mark World Osteoporosis Day 2006.
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April 20, 2006
South Africa
National Osteoporosis Foundation
Keeping nutrition in the headlines
The National Osteoporosis Foundation of South Africa
issued an informative and compelling press release to herald the launch in that country of the Bone Appétit nutrition report to mark World Osteoporosis Day 2006.
October 18, 2006
Sweden
Riksföreningen Osteoporotiker – ROP
Counties hosted variety of lectures, conferences and presentations
The Swedish Osteoporosis Patient Society (Riksföreningen Osteoporotiker – ROP) planned a variety of activities in various counties, to include:
•On 20 October, in the county of Blekinge, a lecture was given by a dietician and a physiotherapist;
•On the same day, in Stockholm, a conference was held by the Expert Group on Osteoporosis;
•On 21 October, in the county of Värmland, an orthopaedic specialist, Dr Ola Wessmark, gave a lecture;
•On 22 October, in Western Götaland (Gothenburg), a presentation was given by Prof. Dan Mellström and an expert physiotherapist;
•On 26 October, in the county of Jämtland (Östersund), Dr Håkan Furman hosted an "open lecture”.
September 22, 2006
Syria
Syrian National Osteoporosis Society (SYNOS)
Plans for various nutrition-related World Osteoporosis Day events
Plans are underway for several activities throughout the month of October culminating in a 5 day long Poster Exhibition:
• Possibly 2 halls – 1 for the exhibition posters and the others for a children’s corner, sponsored by Nestle, with games and colouring books etc. and lucky draw for adults.
• A “healthy diet” cooking exhibition daily to run alongside the exhibition
• At the beginning of the month, for society members and their spouses, a “healthy food” “Eftar” ( the first meal after the days fasting of our Muslim community as this year Ramadan falls on September 24th for 1 month ).
• A trip to the Nestle factory at the end of October is planned, where there will be an opportunity to talk about the importance of a healthy diet with regard to osteoporosis.
• a series of public awareness adverts in news papers and magazines.
• printing of 4000 copies of society magazine which will be up-graded to include information on nutrition.
• printing a translated copy of the IOF nutrition booklet
July 17, 2006
Syria
Syrian National Osteoporosis Society (SYNOS)
‘Bone-friendly’ meal and new publications launched for WOD 2006
The release of the newly updated magazine ‘Osteoporosis’, as well as a locally translated edition of the nutrition booklet “Bone Appétit: The role of food and nutrition in building and maintaining strong bones” are two features of WOD activities organized by the Syrian National Osteoporosis Society.
The Society also printed table mats showing the nutritional value of various 'bone-friendly’ foods for distribution in restaurants.
A ‘bone-friendly’ meal for some 150 persons marked the traditional break of fasting during the month of Ramadan, and featured a presentation about nutrition. After Ramadan, the Society hosted its annual exhibition in November.
September 21, 2006
Turkey
Turkish Osteoporosis Patient Society
World Osteoporosis Day 2006 - longest pita in the world!
The Turkish Osteoporosis Society and Patient Society of Turkey are planned several WOD 2006 activities focusing on the nutrition theme. Some materials and posters were given out to patients; other activities were organized in supermarkets, where shelves were dedicated to specific products that contribute to the fight against osteoporosis.
On October 20, the longest Pita in the world was cooked and offered to the public on Taksim Square.
July 1, 2006
Uruguay
Uruguayan Society of Rheumatology (SUR)
Extensive media campaign followed by a day of community activities in Montivideo
On October 20th the Osteopathy Study Group of the Uruguayan Society of Rheumatology (GEOSUR) organized different community-based activities to mark World Osteoporosis Day.
During the month of October, a campaign using mass media (radio, newspapers, and TV) was developed. On October 21st a tour was sponsored by "Laboratorio Gador" around some of Montevideo's neighborhoods. Brochures and the IOF One Minute Risk Test were given to the public in order to raise awareness of the disease and to detect osteoporosis risk factors.
Another activity was carried out on the popular Trouville Square. This prevention-focused event was, addressed to people at stages of life - and especially to children. It was sponsored by "Laboratorio Roche". which handed out the IOF Risk Test to the audience. Kids from a rural school from Florida acted in a short play called "An unbreakable aunt", based on the booklet produced by the society. This was followed by a music show named "The rap of the Rapa cow", sponsored by CONAPRLE.
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| World Osteoporosis Day community activities were also aimed at children of all ages |
As a grande finale to the day, kids from different schools in Montevideo which had participated in the Prevention Program of Osteoporosis (winner of the International Prize "IOF- Roche" Communication Grant 2005) presented calcium-rich recipes.
November 3, 2006
USA
National Osteoporosis Foundation
New WOD web page features latest information for bone health
The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) joined organizations around the world in celebrating World Osteoporosis Day, October 20, to educate individuals about osteoporosis and increase awareness of the role of food and nutrition in building and maintaining bone health.
NOF has developed a World Osteoporosis Day web page ( http://www.nof.org/eventsandprograms/WOD/index.htm ) featuring the "Bone Appétit" popular report and the the most up-to-date information on calcium and vitamin-D and tools for tracking and improving bone health, including:
- What you should know about calcium
- Calcium and Vitamin D: Important at every age
- NOF's Compliance Calendar
The web page also offers delicious, calcium-rich recipes for you to prepare for your family and friends in support of World Osteoporosis Day, including:
Kale and Feta Pasta
Fruit Milkshake
Tomato Mozzarella Basil Salad
Potato Broccoli & Cheese Soup
Be sure to visit www.nof.org and join NOF in taking action to protect bone health and stand tall against osteoporosis!
October 24, 2006
