“It is particularly important that we are meeting in Bangkok because the number of people suffering from osteoporosis is growing fastest in the Asian region.”
“Osteoporosis is one of the world's most common diseases in post-menopausal women, yet data show that it is severely under-recognized, under-diagnosed and under-treated. These awards will help to educate the public and health care professionals about osteoporosis, and will honor the journalists who help communicate the importance of investing in better bone health.”