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Breaking news: Keep up-to-date with news on osteoporosis and fragility fracture prevention from policymakers, government agencies, professional organisations, patients societies:

Camilla praises brave young girl with form of osteoporosis so rare only 15 children in the country suffer from the condition – Daily Mail – 26 October 2011
Camilla: I watched in horror as Mama died slowly from osteoporosis – Daily Mail – 25 October 2011
Breaking the fracture cycle through effective and coordinated models of care – International Osteoporosis Foundation – 31 May 2011
Elderly falls ‘badly managed by NHS’ – BBC News – 18 May 2011

Breaking Point editorial board: Read comments in the media from the expert members of the Breaking Point editorial board:

Women face epidemic of brittle bones – Independent on Sunday – 13 February 2011

Breaking Point endorser organisations: Keep up-to-date with news from the organisations involved in the development of the Breaking Point initiative:

The Breaking Point Report provided a snapshot of the current situation for women with osteoporosis in the UK.

Breaking Point described the practical steps that must be taken by healthcare professionals, policy makers and commissioners, as well as the public to prevent avoidable suffering and cost of osteoporotic fractures.

Politicans
In May 2011, national audit revealed that almost two-thirds of localities are not implementing Department of Health policy to prevent hip fractures. Learn how you can ensure your constituents are receiving the best quality care.
HCPs
Fracture begets fracture; half of hip fracture patients suffer a prior fragility fracture before breaking their hip. Fracture Liaison Services have been shown to delivery effective secondary preventive care, but most localities don’t have these services.
Commissioners
Hip fractures cost the UK economy £2 Billion per year which translates to £10 million per year for the average locality. Up to a quarter of hip fractures could readily be prevented if the right models of care were commissioned.
Patients
Simple and effective tools are available to your doctor to assess your risk of suffering a fragility fracture. If you are concerned about osteoporosis find out what you can do.

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