New report focusing on essential osteoporosis prevention strategies: Ensuring enough vitamin D, calcium & protein, and daily exercise
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 As the bones become more porous and fragile, the risk of fracture is greatly increased. The loss of bone occurs "silently" and progressively. Often there are no symptoms until the first fracture occurs.
IOF news:
IOF urges systematic osteoporosis management after vertebral fracture augmentation
July 30, 2011
Vertebroplasty and balloon kyphoplasty are alternatives to conservative treatment of vertebral fractures; review calls for more research and systematic approach to osteoporosis management
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
IOF urges 'strong bones for strong women' on International Women's Day
March 8, 2011
An integral part of IOF's commitment to the fight against osteoporosis is the empowerment of women to take preventative action for healthy bones.
Link between fracture prevention and treatment adherence not fully understood by patients
January 12, 2011
Survey findings underline importance of community-wide programmes to address unmet needs in osteoporosis management
Osteoporosis advocates speak out
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“As health minister I came in contact with people affected from osteoporosis. It’s not sufficient to listen to them but to do more. We have to make a change, so I urge policy makers to take action on osteoporosis! It’s really important to eat a balanced diet and exercise. Move it or lose it!”
Rita Süssmuth, leading German politician |
