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    Features recipes with calcium and protein in addition to other important nutrients, virtual 1-hour interactive instructive cooking demonstrations and cook-along classes.

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    Features evidence-based information from healthcare providers and subject matter experts, as well as personal stories from those affected by osteoporosis.

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    2023 CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINE

    Comprehensive new Canadian guideline for skeletal health and fracture prevention

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    2023 CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINE

    Comprehensive new Canadian guideline for skeletal health and fracture prevention

  • Older woman laughing with daughter on her back

    Donate Today

    Your gift will immediately help to educate, empower, and support individuals and communities on bone health and in the risk-reduction and treatment of osteoporosis.

  • Two people cooking in the kitchen

    Cook With OC

    Features recipes with bone-building nutrients, virtual cooking demonstrations and cook-along classes.

  • Unbreakable - The OC Podcast

    Unbreakable – The OC Podcast

    Features evidence-based information from healthcare providers and subject matter experts, as well as personal stories from those affected by osteoporosis.

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CIHR Institute of Aging Award Winners for 2022-2023

November 7, 2023
Latest News CIHR Institute of Aging Award Winners for 2022-2023 November 7, 2023 Congratulations to Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou, member of the Osteoporosis Canada Scientific Advisory Council (SAC) is one of […]

A New Clinical Practice Guideline for management of osteoporosis and fracture prevention in Canada

October 10, 2023
Latest News A New Clinical Practice Guideline for management of osteoporosis and fracture prevention in Canada October 10, 2023 On October 10, 2023, a new guideline on managing osteoporosis to […]

New OC National FLS Implementation Lead

September 8, 2023
Osteoporosis Canada is pleased to announce that effective November 1, 2023 Dr. Sonia Singh will be joining the organization as the new OC National FLS Implementation Lead, previously known as […]

Season 4, Episode 1

Too Much or Too Little Calcium with Dr. David Hanley


The Faces of Osteoporosis

Listen to those affected by osteoporosis share their stories.


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WHAT IS OSTEOPOROSIS?

Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue, which can lead to increased risk of fracture. Known as the “silent thief”, bone deterioration can occur over a number of years without presenting any symptoms.

Unfortunately, if detected at the time of a break, the disease is already fairly advanced. The most common fractures associated with osteoporosis are in the hip, spine, wrist, and shoulder. Today, no single cause for osteoporosis has been identified.

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