Irish Osteoporosis Society

The Irish Osteoporosis Society is a charity dedicated to reducing the incidence of osteoporosis and promoting bone health. The IOS provides information to the public and health professionals on all aspects of the disease and offers support to people with Osteoporosis, their families, and everyone at risk from the disease.

About Osteoporosis

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  Osteoporosis is a silent disease that it usually not diagnosed untill a fracture occurs 


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  In Ireland 1 in 5 men and 1 in 2 women over 50 will break a bone due to Osteoporosis and it can affect all age groups including children. It is estimated that 300,000 people in Ireland (over 50's alone) have osteoporosis


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  When a person has osteoporosis, bones become fragile and minor bumps result in fractures. Hip, vertebrae and wrist are the most common fractures


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  Osteoporosis is a treatable disease in the majority of cases

For information on osteoporosis please log onto www.irishosteoporosis.ie or call our helpline (lo-call) 1890 252 751 or email info@irishosteoporosis.ie