Risk Factors At least 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men will break a bone from osteoporosis. Did you know? Fractures from osteoporosis are more common than heart […]

On Oct 28, 2014 a study on milk was published by Dr. Michaelsson of Uppsala University in Sweden. This study claims that high milk intake was associated with an increased […]

In The News BÜBL™ Fashion Osteoporosis Canada launched a transformative campaign intended to disrupt the osteoporosis landscape, while shining a light on a disease that affects 2 million Canadians. VIEW […]

Although falls can happen to anyone, fall prevention is especially important for the elderly and individuals with osteoporosis who have a higher risk of breaking a bone during a fall, […]

Accessibility Accessibility Accessibility for Ontarians With Disabilities Act (AODA) Accessibility for Ontarians With Disabilities Act (AODA) Osteoporosis Canada is committed to excellence in servicing all customers including people with disabilities. […]

ABOUT THE DISEASE What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a disease that slowly, quietly weakens bones, often going undiagnosed – even when it breaks them. Osteoporosis is caused by low bone […]

“Patient engagement” is a concept that first appeared around the year 2000 in the United States and is now a growing movement in many countries, including Canada. The core idea […]

Jack Hirsh Award Rick Adachi MD, FRCPC The McMaster Academic and Education Department of Medicine Awards review committee have selected an outstanding group of individuals for the 2020-2021 academic year. […]

CAROC In 2005, Osteoporosis Canada, in association with the Canadian Association of Radiologists, launched the 10-year absolute fracture risk assessment – CAROC. In addition to BMD (lowest T-score of hip […]