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Are you among the one in three women, and the one in five men who will be affected by osteoporosis?

What is osteoporosis?

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…

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New IOF report shows smoking, alcohol, being underweight and poor nutrition harm our bones

October 20, 2007

New IOF report shows smoking, alcohol, being underweight and poor nutrition harm our bones

World Osteoporosis Day celebrated in some 80 countries

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Celebrities join call on osteoporosis risk factors

October 15, 2007

Celebrities join call on osteoporosis risk factors

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.

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Are you getting enough calcium?

July 24, 2007

Are you getting enough calcium?

Find out with the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) online Calcium Calculator, now available in Spanish

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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.

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International Osteoporosis Foundation warns of bone damage from anorexia

February 1, 2007

International Osteoporosis Foundation warns of bone damage from anorexia

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.

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Celebrities speak out

Joan Rivers, comedienne
“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. ”

Joan Rivers, comedienne


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