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IOF Publications

IOF publishes various journals, reports, brochures and information leaflets in the following areas of interest:

Scientific journals

Osteoporosis International

Osteoporosis International    

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

Progress in Osteoporosis

Progress in Osteoporosis    

Summaries and Critical Analyses of the Current Literature

Newly launched in March 2008 as a FREE online review journal

Archives of Osteoporosis

Archives of Osteoporosis    

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


Annual thematic reports

Stand Tall, Speak Out

Stand Tall, Speak Out    

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

FRAX® Identifying people at high risk of fracture

FRAX® Identifying people at high risk of fracture    

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

How diet, life styles and genetics affect bone development in young people

How diet, life styles and genetics affect bone development in young people    

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

Osteoporosis in the Workplace

Osteoporosis in the Workplace    

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

Quality of Life: Why prevent the first fracture?

Quality of Life: Why prevent the first fracture?    

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: The 'Silent Epidemic' Strikes Men Too

Osteoporosis in Men: The 'Silent Epidemic' Strikes Men Too    

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

Move it or Lose it

Move it or Lose it    

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

Bone Appétit

Bone Appétit    

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

Beat the Break: Know and Reduce Your Osteoporosis Risk Factors

Beat the Break: Know and Reduce Your Osteoporosis Risk Factors    

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


Brochures on osteoporosis

Stand tall, speak out for your bones!

Stand tall, speak out for your bones!    

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.

Good Nutrition for Healthy Bones

Good Nutrition for Healthy Bones    

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

Osteoporosis and You

Osteoporosis and You    

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

Know and Reduce Your Risk of Osteoporosis

Know and Reduce Your Risk of Osteoporosis    

Find out how you can help build and maintain strong bones


Policy/Advocacy

Osteoporosis Policy Programme in the EU Newsletter

Osteoporosis Policy Programme in the EU Newsletter    

Quarterly newsletter on osteoporosis policy-related activities in the EU

The Asian Audit: Epidemiology, costs and burden of osteoporosis in Asia 2009

The Asian Audit: Epidemiology, costs and burden of osteoporosis in Asia 2009    

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

Osteoporosis in the EU: Ten years of progress and ongoing challenges

Osteoporosis in the EU: Ten years of progress and ongoing challenges    

EU Policy Report of 2008

Provides a snapshot of osteoporosis management in the EU in 2008

Osteoporosis in the EU: Improving the Assessment of Fracture Risk

Osteoporosis in the EU: Improving the Assessment of Fracture Risk    

EU policy report of 2006

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

Osteoporosis in Europe: Indicators of Progress

Osteoporosis in Europe: Indicators of Progress    

EU policy report of 2005

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

Osteoporosis in the European Union: Overview and Next Steps

Osteoporosis in the European Union: Overview and Next Steps    

EU policy report of 2004

A brief overview of the policy steps taken up to 2004

Osteoporosis in the European Community: Action Plan

Osteoporosis in the European Community: Action Plan    

EU policy report of 2003

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

Osteoporosis in the European Union: A Call to Action

Osteoporosis in the European Union: A Call to Action    

EU policy report of 2001

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

Report on Osteoporosis in the European Community. Action for Prevention

Report on Osteoporosis in the European Community. Action for Prevention    

EU policy report of 1998

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


Surveys/reports

How Fragile is Her Future

How Fragile is Her Future    

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

The Adherence Gap: Why Osteoporosis Patients Don't Continue With Treatment

The Adherence Gap: Why Osteoporosis Patients Don't Continue With Treatment    

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

Staying Power: Closing The Adherence Gap In Osteoporosis

Staying Power: Closing The Adherence Gap In Osteoporosis    

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

Timeless Women

Timeless Women    

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

Visit the Timeless Women website for further information


About IOF

Information leaflet about IOF

Information leaflet about IOF    

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

Annual Report

Annual Report    

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.

2006 IOF World Congress on Osteoporosis Newspaper

2006 IOF World Congress on Osteoporosis Newspaper    

A History of IOF

A History of IOF    

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 (discontinued)

Osteoporosis Action

Osteoporosis Action    

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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