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.
Osteoporosis advocates speak out
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“Twenty-five years ago, the world's leading experts in cardiovascular diseases warned of an impending epidemic of heart disease in developing countries. This warning was largely ignored and we are now seeing a dramatic increase in prevalence of cardiovascular diseases in the developing world. We must not allow the same thing to happen for osteoporosis. We must act now.”
Gro Harlem Brundtland, former director general, World Health Organization, in an exclusive interview given to IOF, January 1999 |
German president runs against osteoporosis
May 10, 2009
German President Horst Köhler was the most prominent celebrity to join the 10th Berliner Bundestagslauf 'Run Against Osteoporosis' organized by the German National Initiative Against Osteoporosis (NIO) with IOF support.
National Osteoporosis Society (UK) launches new manifesto on fracture prevention
May 20, 2009
The National Osteoporosis Society (UK) launches a new manifesto that outlines steps to eradicate unnecessary broken bones and save the NHS hundreds of millions of pounds currently spent on fracture care.
New Canadian “report card” reveals major gaps in access to BMD testing and medications across the country
November 24, 2008
A new report released today by Osteoporosis Canada indicates that Canada’s publicly-funded health care system is failing large numbers of citizens who suffer painful fractures as a result of osteoporosis.
National Action Plan for Bone Health released in the USA
February 1, 2009
National Bone Coalition in the USA publishes report to provide specific steps for improving the nation's bone health and preventing osteoporosis
IOF supports UK charity call for NICE guidance changes
October 31, 2008
The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) has backed the National Osteoporosis Society (NOS, UK) in their criticism of NICE guidance on the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.
3rd IOF Women Leaders Roundtable calls on European citizens to stand tall for bone health
October 15, 2008
The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) held its 3rd Women Leaders Roundtable on October 14 in Brussels as part of the European launch of World Osteoporosis Day.
