- National Osteoporosis Society
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The National Osteoporosis Society, established in 1986, is the only UK-wide charity dedicated to improving the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. It is based in Camerton, Somerset, England.[1] The income of the charity was about £3.5 million in 2010.[2] Three million Britons are affected by osteoporosis.[3]
HRH Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall is the president of the charity,[4] which in June 2011 celebrated its 25th anniversary.[5] A public kiss, at a charity reception, between Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, was seen as a step on the road to public acceptance of their relationship.[6] The patrons include actress Susan Hampshire[7] and journalist Maggie Philbin.[8][9]
Research and awards
The charity, in 1999, reported an increase in incidence of osteoporosis among young women, particularly those who are underweight or who have suffered anorexia.[10] However, in 2000, research by the charity showed that moderate consumption of alcohol can help to reduce bone loss at the hip.[11] In 2008 the charity, in conjunction with the Order of Mark Master Masons, awarded around £2.6 million to 14 NHS trusts to improve osteoporosis services and access to DXA scanners.[12]
References
- ^ "About Us", National Osteoporosis Society.
- ^ "Charity overview - National Osteoporosis Society". Charity Commission. 31 December 2010. http://www.charitycommission.gov.uk/Showcharity/RegisterOfCharities/CharityWithPartB.aspx?RegisteredCharityNumber=1102712&SubsidiaryNumber=0. Retrieved 2011-11-13.
- ^ "Beer boosts bones and fends off osteoporosis". The Telegraph. 08 February 2010. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/7168666/Beer-boosts-bones-and-fends-off-osteoporosis.html. Retrieved 2011-11-13.
- ^ "Camilla launches guide to preventing osteoporosis". The Telegraph. 01 Mar 2002. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1386397/Camilla-launches-guide-to-preventing-osteoporosis.html. Retrieved 2011-11-13.
- ^ "The Duchess of Cornwall celebrates 25 years of the National Osteoporosis Society". www.princeofwales.gov.uk. 07 June 2011. http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/newsandgallery/news/the_duchess_of_cornwall_celebrates_25_years_of_the_national__911960818.html. Retrieved 2011-11-13.
- ^ "Public kiss for Charles and Camilla", BBC News, 26 June 2001.
- ^ "My bones had so many holes they looked like an Aero, says actress Susan Hampshire". Mail Online. 06 April 2008. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-557437/My-bones-holes-looked-like-Aero-says-actress-Susan-Hampshire.html. Retrieved 2011-11-13.
- ^ "3rd IOF Women Leaders Roundtable calls on European citizens to stand tall for bone health", International Osteoporosis Foundation, 15 October 2008.
- ^ "Top of the Pops records sold off ", BBC News, 3 March 2009.
- ^ "Medical notes - Osteoporosis", BBC News, 24 August 1999.
- ^ "Moderate drinking 'protects bones'", BBC News, 15 April 2000.
- ^ "Osteoporosis Scanning Services Development Project (OSSDP): Improving DXA Services in England and Wales". National Osteoporosis Society. 2008. http://www.nos.org.uk/page.aspx?pid=376. Retrieved 2011-02-11.
External links
Categories:- Skeletal disorders
- Health charities in the United Kingdom
- Organizations established in 1986
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Organisations based in Somerset with royal patronage
- Charities based in Somerset
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