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The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) is the largest global non-governmental organization dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis…
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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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Vitamin D deficiency is widespread and on the increase

June 30, 2009

Vitamin D deficiency is widespread and on the increase

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.

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Progress in Osteoporosis - Volume 10, Issue 3 is now available free online

June 8, 2009

Progress in Osteoporosis - Volume 10, Issue 3 is now available free online

Progress in Osteoporosis is a free online review journal that appears quarterly.

Register now at http://www.iofbonehealth.org/pio/ for a concise overview of newsworthy research published in the preceding 3-4 months!

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National Osteoporosis Society (UK) launches new manifesto on fracture prevention

May 20, 2009

National Osteoporosis Society (UK) launches new manifesto on fracture prevention

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.

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Patients & Public

Information about osteoporosis and what you can do. Find an osteoporosis society in your country or region. Take the risk test...
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