WHAT IS OSTEOPOROSIS?
Osteoporosis is a disease which makes bones weak and fragile. This greatly increases the risk of breaking a bone even after a minor fall or bump. The disease has no obvious symptoms, so many people don’t know they have osteoporosis until they suffer a fracture. Fractures can be life-altering, causing pain, disability and loss of independence. That’s why it’s important to prevent osteoporosis!
STRONGER TOGETHER:
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NEW E-LEARNING PLATFORM FOR OSTEOPOROSIS AND BONE HEALTH
Developed by the International Osteoporosis Foundation in collaboration with the worlds leading experts in the field of bone health, IOF Academy courses are meticulously curated by our faculty to enhance your understanding of osteoporosis and its management.
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By becoming an official IOF supporter, you will contribute to IOF’s mission for a world without fragility fractures, in which healthy mobility is a reality for all.
You will also have access to a variety scientific journals, discounts for IOF Academy, resources for patients and healthcare professionals and much more!
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OSTEOPOROSIS:
A SILENT DISEASE
The emotional and physical challenges of living with fragile bones
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OSTEOPOROSIS & FRACTURE RISK COMMUNICATION TOOL
IOF and BHOF have developed a clear and simple tool aiming to help primary care providers initiate a dialogue with their patients about osteoporosis and fracture risk. It is intended to be used during medical consultations to improve patients’ understanding of their condition and provide them with essential information about anti-osteoporosis medications and their relative risks and benefits.
LIFT OFF FOR BONE HEALTH CAMPAIGN
ESA astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti is passionate about bone health and women’s health. During her journey in the ISS in 2022, Samantha reminded us about the importance of weight-bearing and muscle-strengthening exercises as the key to maintaining strong bones and muscles throughout life, and to help prevent falls as we age. This is especially important for women at menopause! The rapid bone loss astronauts experience in space's conditions of microgravity is similar to the rapid loss of bone mass that occurs in post-menopausal women on earth.
BONE HEALTHY RECIPES
Discover a variety of delicious, bone-friendly meals on our recipe page—featuring options for all tastes, including vegetarian and allergen-friendly dishes, all designed to help support and protect your bones.
SCOPE'21
The Scorecard for Osteoporosis in Europe (SCOPE) aims to raise awareness of osteoporosis care in Europe and permits an in-depth comparison of the quality of care of osteoporosis across the region.
It shows that osteoporosis is a major health care burden, resulting in enormous, and growing, costs to national health care systems.
