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Osteoporosis in the European Union in 2008
Ten years of progress and ongoing challenges. A decade after the landmark 1998 report and recommendations by the European Commission and as a comparison to the 2001 EU 'audit' report, this work, published in October 2008, provides a snapshot of the progress and challenges in osteoporosis management in the EU.
On Tuesday October 14th, 2008, in conjunction with World Osteoporosis Day (WOD), the International Osteoporosis Foundation and the Belgian Bone Club (BBC) hosted a press conference and Women Leader’s Roundtable, in the presence of members of the European Parliament and other invited guests.
During this event IOF launched a new authoritative report, Osteoporosis in the European Union in 2008: Ten years of progress and ongoing challenges This comprehensive publication provides details on the current status of osteoporosis in each of the 27 EU countries and is intended to be a catalyst for action by health ministries and policymakers across the European Union.
Prof John Kanis, IOF President, says: “Definite progress has been shown in many countries since our 2001 EU report, but there are still major gaps in care that deny many people the opportunity for timely and appropriate management to prevent fractures. Today we know that without intervention the first fracture is associated with an 86% increased risk of a subsequent fracture, yet the great majority of those who do fracture are neither identified as being at high risk nor treated.”
Prof Juliet Compston, as Chair of the EU Osteoporosis Consultation Panel, urges “scientists, physicians, policymakers, advocates and patients and their families to use the information in this report to identify issues that need attention now. The active support of all EU citizens and their governments is essential if the important goals which remain outstanding are to be realized.”
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