IOFurges implementation of strategies to encourage active ageing and the prevention of age-related chronic diseases in seniors
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“Although we have effective treatments for osteoporosis, each year millions of our grandmothers are crippled and disfigured because they don't have easy and sufficient access to diagnosis and medication.”
Her Majesty Queen Rania, speaking at first IOF Women Leaders Roundtable, May 2002, Lisbon, Portugal |
IOF supports the European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations
January 25, 2012
Three Steps to Unbreakable Bones on World Osteoporosis Day
October 13, 2011
New report focusing on essential osteoporosis prevention strategies: Ensuring enough vitamin D, calcium & protein, and daily exercise
Treatment gap leaves many older adults at unnecessary risk of fracture
June 16, 2011
New report reveals low treatment uptake, inadequate implementation of national osteoporosis guidelines and poor adherence to therapy
Landmark report reveals immense burden of osteoporotic fractures in Europe
June 15, 2011
Economic burden of fractures in Europe far higher than previously estimated; fractures result in more costs and disability than many other common chronic diseases
