Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a serious and major health concern in the United States where more than 44 million Americans are threatened by the condition. In follow-up to the Surgeon General's 2004 Report, the Alliance conducted the Women's Bone Health Survey in collaboration with Opinion Research Corporation. This survey illustrated that there is a significant disconnect in the communication between physicians and their patients when it comes to treatment of osteoporosis.
Visit Standing Strong Against Osteoporosis to learn more abut keeping your bones healthy and maintaining your independence.
Related Publications
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DocumentBone Health of Americans is in Jeopardy
In an Alliance for Aging Research, National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) joint briefing, Dr. Joan Lappe presented on the human burden of osteoporosis and the need for continued research into prevention and treatment options. Her slides are available here. -
DocumentThe Value of Innovation in Osteoporosis
In an Alliance for Aging Research, National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) joint briefing, Rachael Fleurence, PhD, presented on the current economic burden of osteoporosis and the value of innovation in reducing that burden. Her slides are available here. -
Brochure, ReportThe Silver Book: Chronic Disease and Medical Innovation--Osteoporosis
The first volume of The Silver Book was launched in 2006 and has quickly become a trusted resource for health policy practitioners. The Silver Book®: Osteoporosis is the latest volume in this important collection. Each section in the volume includes charts, statistics, and key findings that together paint a comprehensive picture of the burden of osteoporosis and the tremendous potential of innovation. Much of the data focuses on the older population—those most at risk for osteoporosis-related fractures.
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