Bone Health and Osteoporosis: A Report of the Surgeon General
Issued October 14, 2004
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Press Release
Remarks by Secretary Tommy G. Thompson at the Launch of the Report
Remarks by the Surgeon General at the Launch of the Report – Vice Admiral Richard H. Carmona, M.D., M.P.H., FACS
Message from the Secretary – A one-page message from Secretary Tommy G. Thompson [PDF 64KB]
Executive Summary – The executive summary version of the report is a technical publication that includes excerpts from the complete
report. [PDF 276KB]
Full Report – Thirteen chapters plus the message, preface, contents, acknowledgments, appendices, and index. [PDFs]
Download report as a single file - [PDF 24.5MB]
The 2004 Surgeon General's Report on Bone Health and Osteoporosis: What It Means To You — This booklet explains the report and how individuals can take action to improve
their bone health. [PDF 1.5MB]
Fact Sheets — Four fact sheets in HTML and PDF format.
Osteoporosis in the Family Video Link — (streaming video format) Video News Release and Transcript
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Constituency Outreach Kit – Contains materials for organizations to use to increase awareness about bone health and the Surgeon
General’s Report, including tips, fact sheets, press releases, and a PowerPoint presentation. [PDF 984KB] [PPT 6.82MB]
Report of the Surgeon General’s Workshop on Osteoporosis and Bone Health (2003) – Contains the report on the workshop held December 12-13,
2002.
Order a Printed Copy – (Available after November 8, 2004.)
Last revised: November 1, 2004
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