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| Formation | 1998 |
|---|---|
| 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. Cyrus Cooper |
Key people | Philippe Halbout (CEO) |
Main organ | Board of Directors |
| Website | www.osteoporosis.foundation |
The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF), headquartered in Nyon, Switzerland, is a non-governmental organization (NGO) founded in 1998. It was formed from the merger of the European Foundation for Osteoporosis, founded in 1987, and the International Federation of Societies on Skeletal Diseases.[1] The foundation functions as a global alliance of individuals and organizations concerned with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis and musculoskeletal bone disease. The goal of the Foundation is to increase the early detection of osteoporosis and related musculoskeletal diseases, as well as to improve the treatment of these conditions through international collaboration among national healthcare systems and governments.[2] The Foundation is the largest global NGO dedicated to osteoporosis and musculoskeletal diseases.
Members of IOF are divided into a committee of 323 National Societies, a committee of 163 Scientific Advisors, and a committee of Corporate Advisors. The current president of IOF is Professor Cyrus Cooper.[3][4]
IOF is a member of the Non Communicable Disease (NCD) Alliance as of 2015.[5]
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