Osteoporosis: burden, health care provision and opportunities in the EU: a report prepared in collaboration with the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) and the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industry Associations (EFPIA).

Osteoporosis, literally "porous bone", is a disease characterized by weak bone. It is a major public health problem, affecting hundreds of millions of people worldwide, predominantly postmenopausal women. The main clinical consequence of the disease is bone fractures. It is estimated that...

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Main Authors: Ström, O, Borgström, F, Kanis, J, Compston, J, Cooper, C, McCloskey, E, Jönsson, B
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2011