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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



New IOF report explains importance of FRAX® in osteoporosis management

October 19, 2009

New IOF report explains importance of FRAX® in osteoporosis management

New 16-page World Osteoporosis Day report furthers understanding of FRAX®, the WHO Fracture Risk Assessment Tool.

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Audit report shows rising tide of fractures in Asia

September 22, 2009

Audit report shows rising tide of fractures in Asia

A new audit report issued by the IOF at a press conference today shows that osteoporosis is a serious and growing problem throughout Asia. Gathering data from 14 Asian countries, regions or territories, ‘The Asian Audit’ is a landmark report examining epidemiology, costs and burden in individual countries as well as collectively across the region.

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Vitamin D deficiency is widespread and on the increase

June 30, 2009

Vitamin D deficiency is widespread and on the increase

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.

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