IOF Pediatric Bone Health Training Course /
Curso Salud Ósea en Pediatría de la IOF
It is often said that osteoporosis is a ‘pediatric disease’ that manifests itself in adulthood. In fact, children who achieve their highest possible peak bone mass through adequate nutrition and exercise can reduce their risk of osteoporotic fracture in later life.
The IOF Pediatric Bone Health Training Course provides a concise overview of diagnostic issues, endocrine and non-endocrine causes, and osteoporosis treatment in children. The course was created to increase awareness and knowledge of physicians about the importance of educating children and families about bone health. The course material is designed for pediatricians (practitioners, nephrologists and endocrinologists), nutritionists, pediatric physical therapists, as well as participants from pharmaceutical industries. Discussion periods, roundtable sessions and case reports are included to encourage direct interaction between registered participants and faculty members.
To date the one-day course has been held exclusively in Latin America, however plans are being made to extend the course to other regions.
Past Courses in Latin America
Medellin, Colombia, May 3, 2009 (see report (PDF, 72.3 KB))
Montevideo, Uruguay, October 22-23, 2008 (see report, in Spanish)
Buenos Aires, Argentina, June 2008
For more information / Para mayor información:
Visit the IOF Latin American website or contact:
International Osteoporosis Foundation
Oficina Regional en América Latina
Libertad 860 4° piso E / C1012AAR - Bs. As, Argentina.
Tel: (54 11) 5811-1597 / Tel/Fax: (54 11) 5811-1036
curso@iofbonehealth.org
