World Osteoporosis Day celebrated in some 80 countries
What is osteoporosis?
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| Left: normal bone, right: osteoporotic bone |
Osteoporosis is a disease in which the density and quality of bone is reduced, increasing the risk of fracture. It affects around one in three women and one in five men around the world…
New IOF report shows smoking, alcohol, being underweight and poor nutrition harm our bones
October 20, 2007
Celebrities join call on osteoporosis risk factors
October 15, 2007
IOF to launch largest World Osteoporosis Day campaign to date; October 2007 “Osteoporosis Risk Factors” events to involve national osteoporosis societies in more than 80 countries.
Are you getting enough calcium?
July 24, 2007
Find out with the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) online Calcium Calculator, now available in Spanish
IOF launches International Women's Day call for women to know their osteoporosis risk
March 8, 2007
One woman in three worldwide will be affected by "brittle bone" disease.
International Osteoporosis Foundation warns of bone damage from anorexia
February 1, 2007
Anorexia, which in recent months has caused a stir among fashion circles, can seriously damage a woman’s bones and be a risk factor later in life for osteoporosis.
Celebrities speak out
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“Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would be a candidate for osteoporosis. I know now, I should have paid more attention to my personal risk factors; I should have taken better care of my bones. You know what? So should you. So come on, Beat the Break, take responsibility for your bones. Just talk to your doctor about osteoporosis.
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Joan Rivers, comedienne |
