Osteoporosis is a ‘silent epidemic’ that is neglected and under addressed

A new European survey reveals that bone specialists believe osteoporosis and fragility fractures are neglected and under prioritised by their healthcare systems, and action needs to be taken.  The survey by UCB asked 401 bone specialists from 11 European countries about their experience of osteoporosis and fragility fracture management. Of those surveyed, 66% agreed that osteoporosis is a neglected condition and only 10% of specialists surveyed agreed that osteoporosis and fragility fractures are currently given a high priority by their local health authority.  When asked, the majority (90%) agreed that the condition should be a public health priority and 91%