National Osteoporosis Society
Home Page: http://www.nos.org.uk/
The National Osteoporosis Society is the only national charity dedicated to improving the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of this fragile bone disease. In the United Kingdom, one in two women and one in five men will break a bone, mainly because of osteoporosis. Through this site you will find all about how the NOS can help you live life to the full.
This site includes information about osteoporosis, what it is, what causes it and who is at risk, as well as news and research on the latest developments.
National Osteoporosis Foundation
Home Page: http://www.nof.org.uk/
The Foundation's mission is to prevent osteoporosis, to promote lifelong bone health, to help improve the lives of those affected by osteoporosis and related fractures, and to find a cure. Established in 1984, the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) is the nation's leading voluntary health organisation solely dedicated to osteoporosis and bone health.
NOF is committed to achieving their mission through programs of awareness, education and training, advocacy and research.
Home Page: http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/
Condition Info: http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/article.aspx?articleID=271
NHS Direct Online is a website providing comprehensive health advice for people living in England - and is supported by a 24-hour helpline.
The site provides information on symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, complications and prevention of osteoporosis.
Home Page: http://www.bbc.co.uk/health
Condition Info: http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/conditions/osteoporosis1.shtml
BBC Health offers a complete A-Z illness listing, with related articles and guides plus a messageboard where users can share their experiences.
The BBC offers facts on osteoporosis in layperson's terms as well as advice on living with the condition and how to go about treating it. The latest research can also be found here - along with a series of personal stories submitted by other sufferers. There are also useful contacts to support groups and other organisations.
Home Page: http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/
Condition Info: http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/osteoporosis.htm
NetDoctor.co.uk is a collaboration between committed doctors, healthcare professionals and patients in the UK. Their website aims to break down the "medical language barrier" between doctor and patient and offers a large online encyclopaedia of diseases and related medicines.
The site provides an overview of osteoporosis, what it is, what causes it, what are the risk factors and also includes information on diagnosis and treatment.
