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Issue 24,
23 October 2008
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World Osteoporosis Day: promoting awareness and policy change
By Daniel Navid, Senior Consultant International Osteoporosis Foundation
World Osteoporosis Day (WOD) is celebrated annually on 20th October by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) and its national society members throughout the world. WOD provides a crucial focal point for raising awareness on the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis, a disease which is of increasing significance as the population grows in size and lives longer.
Osteoporosis, in which the density and quality of bone are reduced, leads to increased risk of fracture. In Europe, it is estimated that approximately 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men over the age of 50 will sustain an osteoporotic fracture. This year, WOD will see the launch of “Stand Tall, Speak Out for Your Bones”, an IOF campaign which aims to mobilize the power of millions of voters, tax-payers and concerned citizens to highlight the importance of timely osteoporosis prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
This year, a special focus is on Europe, with 2008 as the 10th Anniversary of the first European Community report on osteoporosis and of its eight recommendations for action by governments, which have yet to be fully implemented.” A new IOF report Osteoporosis in the European Union in 2008: Ten years of progress and ongoing challenges has recently been published. This report, the work of the EU Consultation Panel, was launched at a press event in Brussels on 14th October, in the presence of an IOF Women Leader’s Roundtable which included Mrs Vassiliou, EU Commissioner for Health. The report is intended to be a catalyst for action by health ministries across the Union.
We invite you to join with local IOF member societies to celebrate WOD 2008.
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World Health Report calls for return to primary health care approach
The World Health Report 2008 critically assesses the way that health care is organized, financed, and delivered in rich and poor countries around the world.
World Health Report calls for return to primary health care approach
The World Health Report 2008 critically assesses the way that health care is organized, financed, and delivered in rich and poor countries around the world.
European Week for Safety and Health at Work (20-24 October 2008)
Organised by the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA), the campaign focuses on the evaluation of health and safety risks and aims at reducing work-related accidents and illnesses.
European Week for Safety and Health at Work (20-24 October 2008)
Organised by the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA), the campaign focuses on the evaluation of health and safety risks and aims at reducing work-related accidents and illnesses.
Atlas of health in Europe, 2nd edition 2008
This updated statistical atlas presents key health figures for the WHO European Region. They cover basic data on populations, births, deaths, life expectancy and diseases, lifestyle and environmental indicators, such as drinking, smoking and traffic accidents, and types and levels of health care.
Atlas of health in Europe, 2nd edition 2008
This updated statistical atlas presents key health figures for the WHO European Region. They cover basic data on populations, births, deaths, life expectancy and diseases, lifestyle and environmental indicators, such as drinking, smoking and traffic accidents, and types and levels of health care.
Video: "Europe joins forces on mental health"
The video highlights examples of successful mental health initiatives such as the European Alliance Against Depression and initiatives promoting corporate social responsibility in the workplace. The video also reports on the European Pact for Mental Health and Well-being, launched by Commissioner for Health, Ms Androulla Vassiliou in June 2008 at an EU high-level conference.
Video: "Europe joins forces on mental health"
The video highlights examples of successful mental health initiatives such as the European Alliance Against Depression and initiatives promoting corporate social responsibility in the workplace. The video also reports on the European Pact for Mental Health and Well-being, launched by Commissioner for Health, Ms Androulla Vassiliou in June 2008 at an EU high-level conference.
Report: "Policies and Practices for Mental Health in Europe - Meeting the Challenges"
This WHO report co-funded by the European Commission gives an overview of policies and practices for mental health in 42 Member States of the European Region.
Report: "Policies and Practices for Mental Health in Europe - Meeting the Challenges"
This WHO report co-funded by the European Commission gives an overview of policies and practices for mental health in 42 Member States of the European Region.
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Finland
Improvements to services and effectiveness of health centres
The action plan An Effective Health Centre launched by the Minister of Health and Social Services, Paula Risikko, presents approaches to improving the practices, administration, management and structures of municipal health centres.
Italy
Watch your health': the map of obesity in Italy
More than 46 000 children have been measured and weighted. 1 out of 3 kids are considered overweight or obese: no or wrong breakfast, too many rich snacks, so little fruit and vegetable, little physical activity.
United Kingdom
Seal of approval to improve health and social care information
The Department of Health has gone out to tender to find an independent operator for its new scheme to provide a seal of approval ensuring health and social care information is reliable.
Austria
Health minister and Fund for a Healthy Austria launch campaign against cardiovascular disease (website in German)
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Scientists warn of health risks from exposure to noise from personal music players
Listening to personal music players at a high volume over a sustained period can lead to permanent hearing damage, according to an opinion of the EU Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks (SCENIHR)
Scientists warn of health risks from exposure to noise from personal music players
Listening to personal music players at a high volume over a sustained period can lead to permanent hearing damage, according to an opinion of the EU Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks (SCENIHR)
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2nd European Scientific Conference on Applied Infectious Disease Epidemiology (ESCAIDE) (19-21 November 2008)
This conference will bring together professionals involved in applied infectious disease epidemiology.
Public Health Genomics in Europe (26-28 November 2008)
Public Health Genomics in Europe (26-28 November 2008) Final Conference of the Public Health Genomics European Network (PHGEN)
IOF World Congress on Osteoporosis (3-7 December 2008)
IOF invites osteoporosis specialists and health professionals from around the world to attend the 2008 IOF World Congress on Osteoporosis.
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EU Task Force for Chronic Disease Launches New Report
This report was produced by the Task Force on Major and Chronic Diseases (TFMCD) at the request of DG SANCO C2 (Health Information). Prof Anthony Woolf, BJD Steering Committee member and musculoskeletal expert for the EU Task Force on Major & Chronic Diseases, wrote the chapter on musculoskeletal disease.
EU Task Force for Chronic Disease Launches New Report
This report was produced by the Task Force on Major and Chronic Diseases (TFMCD) at the request of DG SANCO C2 (Health Information). Prof Anthony Woolf, BJD Steering Committee member and musculoskeletal expert for the EU Task Force on Major & Chronic Diseases, wrote the chapter on musculoskeletal disease.
Osteoporosis in the European Union in 2008: 10 Years of progress and ongoing challenges
This report published in October 2008, provides a snapshot of the progress and challenges in osteoporosis management in the EU – a decade after the landmark 1998 report and recommendations by the European Commission and as a comparison to the 2001 EU 'audit' report.
Osteoporosis in the European Union in 2008: 10 Years of progress and ongoing challenges
This report published in October 2008, provides a snapshot of the progress and challenges in osteoporosis management in the EU – a decade after the landmark 1998 report and recommendations by the European Commission and as a comparison to the 2001 EU 'audit' report.
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Health-EU Portal on the road in Germany
The EU's Directorate General for Justice, Freedom and Security is organising a roadshow through almost 60 cities in Germany from 14–30 October to help make the general public better aware of their rights. Information material about health issues and about the Health-EU portal will also be available. Click on the above link for more details (cities, schedule etc.).
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World Osteoporosis Day - October 20, 2008
Activities at EU level
Health-EU -
Other Non-Communicable Diseases
Other Non-Communicable Diseases
Information on musculoskeletal conditions
European action towards better musculoskeletal health
News
IOF calls on European citizens to stand tall and speak out for their bones
Other interesting links
IOF - International Osteoporosis Foundation
bjdonline - The Bone and Joint Decade 's Musculoskeletal Portal
EIWH - European Institute of Women’s Health
WHO - Chronic diseases and health promotion
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