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First Asia-wide osteoporosis campaign launched in Hong Kong for World Osteoporosis Day
 TV ad encourages women to take the One Minute Risk Test, materials aimed at physicians to help them treat patients effectively
Read more and view TV Spot
View other World Osteoporosis Day activities around the world
October 18, 2004
The U.S. Surgeon General issues first-ever report on the USA's bone health:
 Reports that by 2020, one in two Americans over age 50 will be at risk for fractures from osteoporosis or low bone mass
See press release
October 14, 2004
Osteoporosis in Men: The silent epidemic strikes men too
 A new IOF report shows that osteoporosis is a serious concern for men. Around the world an estimated one in five men over the age of fifty will be affected by the disease. At a press conference in Sydney on October 13, IOF Board Member Prof. Seeman, author of the report, said, "men who sustain fractures may suffer more severely in terms of the quality and quantity of their lives than when fractures occur in women". See report
Osteoporosis Australia, with the support of celebrities and sports stars, participated in the launch of the report (see press release) and the IOF World Osteoporosis Day posters (can be downloaded here)
The Osteoporosis in Men report was launched in many countries, including Australia and Italy
Report
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Poster Mosaik
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Poster Sign
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Articles about osteoporosis in men:
The European Mens' Health Forum
The Journal of Men's Health and Gender (PDF, 624 KB)
October 13, 2004
 IOF visit to the Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center (EMRC) in Tehran
Further information
November 4, 2004
 IOF President Pierre D. Delmas wins 2004 Frederic C. Bartter Award
Prof. Pierre D. Delmas is only the second European researcher to receive this prestigious award, which is given by the ASBMR in honour of outstanding clinical research in the field. Read more
October 10, 2004
IOF Board Member Mary Anderson appointed BJD International Ambassador
At their World Network Conference in Beijing in September 2004, the Bone and Joint Decade appointed Mrs. Mary Anderson, IOF board member, as a BJD International Ambassador.
October 12, 2004
Master of Metabolic Bone Diseases in Italy
In Italy, a new one-year certification course will provide doctors with a comprehensive, state-of-the-art education in the physiology, diagnosis, and therapy of metabolic bone diseases. Read more
September 29, 2004
 New pan-European health survey by IOF and the European Institute of Women's health shows that bone health is neglected by European women
"We have a significant educational task in front of us to reverse this perception that it can't happen to me."
Professor Jean-Yves Reginster, General Secretary of the IOF Board
See press release and press conference presentation
In Japan, a recent survey based on IOF's 2001 "How Fragile is Her Future" survey has shown similar findings. Read more
June 4, 2004
IOF CLOSES FIRST EVER WORLD CONGRESS ON OSTEOPOROSIS HELD IN LATIN AMERCIA
Congress in Rio de Janeiro features groundbreaking research into the diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis and other bone diseases.
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Queen Rania of Jordan, IOF patron, gave an opening speech per video and noted that the fight against osteoporosis has "become a large global, social and medical movement". She congratulated participants for "enabling people to stand tall", but noted "there are still many more lives that need our help."
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Prof. Pierre D. Delmas, IOF president, opening the congress
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Dr Rubem Lederman, IOF Board member and executive president of the 2004 IOF World Congress on Osteoporosis, welcomed participants to Rio de Janeiro.
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View winners of:
IOF-ServierYoung Investigator Award
IOF Claus Christiansen Research Fellowship
IOF Alliance Osteoporosis Media Award
May 21, 2004
Dr. Ghassan Maalouf receives award in recognition of his work in the field of osteoporosis in the Middle East.
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Click here for further information
From left: Dr. Maalouf, Sheikra Amthal, sister of the Emir of Kuwait, Dr. Abdel Nasser Othman, president of the Kuwaiti Osteoporosis Prevention Society.
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April 26, 2004
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IOF elects four new board members from North America
Four leading scientists, researchers, and teachers from North America were elected by IOF members to the IOF Board of Trustees. The new board members are Professors Bess Dawson-Hughes; Harry K. Genant; ; Paul D. Miller; and Ethel S. Siris. See press release
May 25, 2004
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The new board members were welcomed to the IOF business meetings in Rio de Janeiro. From left: Paul D. Miller, Ethel S. Siris, Pierre D. Delmas (IOF president), Bess Dawson-Hughes; and Harry K. Genant
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Cork Workshop supports call for Europe to prioritise the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases such as osteoporosis - Mel Read receives first IOF President's award
Read more...
April 20, 2004
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Smokers have a higher lifetime risk of hip fracture than non-smokers. More facts
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