IOF Publications

This monthly peer reviewed journal explores biochemical, biophysical, molecular, and clinical aspects of the structure, function, and metabolism of bone.

The only English language journal solely devoted to the diagnosis, treatment and management of osteoporosis.

Summaries and Critical Analyses of the Current Literature
A FREE online review journal

This online journal highlights the specificities of different regions around the world concerning osteoporosis and other bone diseases.

The report, focused on the human and socio-economic burden of osteoporosis, shows that osteoporosis must be seen as a healthcare priority

A16-page report that supports understanding of the WHO Fracture Risk Assessment Tool, or FRAX® .

Issued for World Osteoporosis Day 2011 this report describes the three essential components of healthy bones and muscles.

This report explains the facts and fallacies of how diet, life style and genetics affects bone development in young people

This report reviews the economic and social burden of osteoporotic fractures among people who are still active in the workforce

Provides, for the first time in a popular publication, dramatic explanations of what happens after a person breaks a bone due to osteoporosis

Osteoporosis in men is much more common than previously estimated - this report raises awareness of the problem

This report shows how exercise helps to build and maintain strong bones, prevent falls and fractures and speed rehabilitation

The role of food and nutrition in building and maintaining strong bones

Are you at risk of osteoporosis? This publication provides a concise overview of osteoporosis risk factors

This brochure, issued on World Osteoporosis Day 2008, shows that osteoporosis is a world-wide concern, and encourages you to "stand tall" and take charge of your bone health.

Find out how food and nutrition can contribute to building and maintaining strong bones

General information about osteoporosis and what you can do for your bone health

Find out how you can help build and maintain strong bones

This report reveals that the burden of fractures in Europe has been vastly underestimated.

Epidemiology, costs & burden of osteoporosis in 2010

Epidemiology, costs & burden of osteoporosis in 2011

This landmark report  is the first to compile information on epidemiology, burden and costs in individual countries, as well as collectively across Asia.

EU Policy Report of 2008

Provides a snapshot of osteoporosis management in the EU in 2008

EU policy report of 2006

Includes a special overview ‘Improving the assessment of fracture risk – the WHO approach'

EU policy report of 2005

A report which tracks the progress made so far in the 25 Member States, based on 2004 data

EU policy report of 2004

A brief overview of the policy steps taken up to 2004

EU policy report of 2003

A report by the EU Osteoporosis Consultation Panel which outlines the next steps required to implement the 1998 recommendations

EU policy report of 2001

A country-by-country audit report which showed the cost of osteoporosis and that action was not being taken

EU policy report of 1998

The landmark report which outlines the eight specific recommendations of the European Commission

International survey showing that bone loss is not being detected early enough to protect women from osteoporotic fractures.

A 2005 European survey report highlighting the gap between the beliefs of people with osteoporosis and the perceptions of their physicians

A report highlighting the impact of lack of adherence to osteoporosis treatment in real terms – the social, economic and financial impact to individuals, physicians, societies and healthcare systems

This report examines the lifestyles and attitudes of women with osteoporosis and compares those with the beliefs of doctors who treat women with osteoporosis.

Provides general information about IOF and its role in the global osteoporosis movement.

The annual report provides information about IOF and its many projects in the five programme areas of science, IOF family, policy change, outreach and education, and administration and finance.

Published in 2002,  15 years after the foundation of its predecessor organisation, the European Foundation for Osteoporosis (EFFO), which later merged with IFSSD to create IOF.

Osteoporosis Action is a tri-annual newsletter which highlights IOF's policy-related projects and events, regional news and international advocacy efforts.