The National Osteoporosis Society recognise that there was a growing need to meet the needs of our wider audience following requests for information in languages other than English. We worked with key stakeholders, clinicians and regional staff to make our key publication more widely accessible.
An Introduction to Osteoporosis is one of our most popular booklets providing helpful advice about the condition and information on how to keep your bones healthy.
Sarah Leyland, Senior Helpline Nurse for the charity said: “We are aware that this is just a starting point and more work is needed to meet a range of diverse needs but we are pleased that we have made a key document more accessible.”
Osteoporosis affects more than 3 million people in the UK. There are a number of risk factors among them our genes, age and gender. There may be differences in osteoporosis risk and fracture in certain racial groups due to body type, lifestyle and sunlight (vitamin D). However anyone with a significant risk factor may break bones because of osteoporosis so it’s important that you can access good information whatever ethnic group you belong to or whatever language you speak.
The National Osteoporosis Society produces a wide range of information leaflets, booklets and factsheets for people living with osteoporosis and for those wanting to improve their bone health. To find out more or to download the leaflets, go to https://www.nos.org.uk/resources.
