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|motto = A world without osteoporotic fractures |
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|formation = 1998 |
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Revision as of 05:01, 15 February 2011
| Formation | 1998 |
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| Type | Non-profit organization |
| Legal status | Foundation |
| Headquarters | Nyon, Switzerland |
| Coordinates | 46°23′02.30″N 6°14′14.27″E / 46.3839722°N 6.2372972°E |
Region served | Global |
President | Prof. John A. Kanis |
Main organ | Board of Directors |
| Website | www.iofbonehealth.org |
The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF), headquartered in Nyon, Switzerland, is a non-governmental organization founded in 1998. The foundation functions as a global alliance of individuals and organizations concerned with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease.
Membership of IOF is comprised of a Committee of National Societies, a Committee of Scientific Advisors, and a Committee of Corporate Advisors. Current president of IOF is Professor John Kanis.[1] [2]
Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah of Jordan is patron of the International Osteoporosis Foundation.[3] [4]
Publications
IOF publishes the public health journal Osteoporosis International [5] (in conjunction with the National Osteoporosis Foundation); Calcified Tissue International;[6] and Archives of Osteoporosis.[7]
History
The International Osteoporosis Foundation was established in 1998 with the merger of the European Foundation for Osteoporosis (EFFO) and the International Federation of Societies on Skeletal Diseases (IFSSD).[8] In 2008 IOF was granted Roster Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council.[9]
References
- ^ http://www.iofbonehealth.org/about-iof/the-organization/board.html
- ^ http://ryortho.com/peopleNews.php?article=489_John-Kanis-Wins-Hamdan-Award
- ^ http://www.jordanembassyus.org/10142001004.htm
- ^ http://www.life.com/image/1168952
- ^ http://www.springer.com/medicine/orthopedics/journal/198
- ^ http://www.springer.com/life+sciences/biochemistry+%26+biophysics/journal/223
- ^ http://www.springer.com/medicine/orthopedics/journal/11657
- ^ http://www.iofbonehealth.org/about-iof/the-organization.html
- ^ http://www.un.org/esa/coordination/ngo/pdf/INF_List.pdf