IOF Publications
IOF publishes various journals, reports, brochures and information leaflets in the following areas of interest:
Scientific journals
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The only English language journal solely devoted to the diagnosis, treatment and management of osteoporosis. |
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Summaries and Critical Analyses of the Current Literature
Newly launched in March 2008 as a FREE online review journal |
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This new online journal highlights the specificities of different regions around the world concerning osteoporosis and other bone diseases. |
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Annual thematic reports
Brochures on osteoporosis
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Find out how food and nutrition can contribute to building and maintaining strong bones |
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General information about osteoporosis and what you can do for your bone health |
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Find out how you can help build and maintain strong bones |
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Policy/Advocacy
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Osteoporosis Action is a tri-annual newsletter which highlights IOF's policy-related projects and events, regional news and international advocacy efforts. |
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EU policy report of 2006
Includes a special overview ‘Improving the assessment of fracture risk – the WHO approach'
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EU policy report of 2005
A report which tracks the progress made so far in the 25 Member States, based on 2004 data |
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EU policy report of 2004
A brief overview of the policy steps taken up to 2004 |
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EU policy report of 2003
A report by the EU Osteoporosis Consultation Panel which outlines the next steps required to implement the 1998 recommendations |
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EU policy report of 2001
A country-by-country audit report which showed the cost of osteoporosis and that action was not being taken |
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EU policy report of 1998
The landmark report which outlines the eight specific recommendations of the European Commission |
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Surveys/reports
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International survey showing that bone loss is not being detected early enough to protect women from osteoporotic fractures. |
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A 2005 European survey report highlighting the gap between the beliefs of people with osteoporosis and the perceptions of their physicians |
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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 |
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About IOF
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The annual report provides updated information about IOF and its many projects in the five program areas of science, the IOF family, policy change, outreach & education and administration & finance. |
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