What does IOF mean in MEDICAL

The mission of IOF is to strive for a world where people enjoy healthy lives free from musculoskeletal disorders such as osteoporosis and related conditions.

IOF works to promote health equity by influencing policy, delivering health education and campaigning for greater investment in musculoskeletal health care around the world. It also facilitates scientific research into the causes, prevention, diagnosis and management of osteoporosis and related conditions.

Through its network of National Societies across the world, IOF works to ensure governments recognize bone health as an important public health issue worldwide. This includes lobbying for increased investment in research, improved access to diagnosis and treatment, funding for public campaigns that raise awareness about bone health issues and lobbying governments on laws that protect patients' rights regarding informed consent when accessing healthcare services.

Yes! As part of its mission to promote bone health awareness on global scale, IOF offers a variety of resources and educational materials in many languages aimed at raising public understanding about bone health issues. These include leaflets on various aspects of bone care, patient information sheets on medications used to treat or prevent osteoporosis as well as infographics explaining the different types of treatments available for osteoporosis.

One can support or get involved with IOF by making a donation online, joining an advocacy campaign or volunteer for an event that promotes bone health education. Additionally there are many ways to spread awareness about your local area's activities such as sharing posts about World Osteoporosis Day each October 20th