International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) launches OsteoLink to address unmet needs in osteoporosis management through digital and in-person patient and physician communication networks across Europe and Australia
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.
Latest IOF news:
Patients fear osteoporosis quality of life impact, yet lack tools to manage concerns and improve osteoporosis outcomes, new survey says
September 13, 2009
Vitamin D deficiency is widespread and on the increase
June 30, 2009
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.
Former Bond girl Ursula Andress urges women to say “Doctor: No” to osteoporosis
October 13, 2008
New survey challenges society’s outdated view of women with osteoporosis as frail and vulnerable. More than 90% of women say disease won’t stop them living life to the full1 .
Launching campaign, Ursula Andress tells women: “Check your bones year after year. Osteoporosis has not stopped me, and shouldn’t stop you either.”
New European survey reveals women with post-menopausal osteoporosis fear stoop and shrinking in height
June 12, 2008
Survey finds that height loss is feared by almost two thirds of respondents. In addition to concerns about the physical impact of a fracture, women worry about how they are perceived as a result of changes to their appearance caused by fracture.
New IOF report shows smoking, alcohol, being underweight and poor nutrition harm our bones
October 20, 2007
World Osteoporosis Day celebrated in some 80 countries
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
Osteoporosis advocates speak out
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“It does seem incredible that a disease that can be diagnosed and can be successfully treated is not a major health issue. We must do all we can to prevent, treat and ultimately cure this painful and life restricting disease.
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Baroness Julia Cumberlege, member House of Lords, former UK health minister, prominent osteoporosis advocate. Message on the occasion of the 2nd IOF Women Leaders Roundtable, 2006 |
