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Risk of Osteoporosis

The International Osteoporosis Foundation has released a new report emphasising the importance of identifying people at high risk of fracture. The booklet includes clear explanations of the difference between relative and absolute risk and although produced for health professionals is also suitable for "interested laypersons".

http://www.iofbonehealth.org/publications/frax.html

The WHO Fracture Risk Assessment tool (FRAX) can be accessed

http://www.shef.ac.uk/FRAX/index.htm

Content updated 26 October 2009

Last Updated (Monday, 26 October 2009 21:29)