Bahrain Osteoporosis Society (BOS) strives to provide information and support for people with osteoporsis, promote education for the public and health professionals, lobby Goverment and Health Authorities and encourage fundraising for research into otseoporosis prevention and treatment.
BOS has been dedicated to reducing the incidence of Osteoporosis, a preventable bone disease in most cases, and promoting bone health. BOS provides information to the public and health professionals on all aspects of the disease and offers support to people with Osteoporosis and everyone at risk from the disease.
Bahrain Osteoporosis Society has the following aims:
• Significantly decrease the number of people affected by Osteoporosis
• Increase the awareness of the problem of Osteoporosis in Bahrain
• Provide support, advice and information for people suffering from Osteoporosis
• Establish a network of local support groups
• Distribute up-to-date information to doctors and healthcare workers on current methods of prevention and treatment
• Encourage research into this area in Bahrain
Bahrain Osteoporosis Society is a charitable organisation and as such relies on our members’ generosity and support to continue our activities. These activities include:
1. Press and Advertising – BOS regularly issues press releases and drafts articles on Osteoporosis for the general media and the medical press. The Society also runs advertising campaigns to promote awareness certain events.
2. Website – BOS website is a comprehensive source of information for both the public and health professionals
3. Public Lectures – Our Health Promotion Officer delivers Osteoporosis information seminars in locations around the country throughout the year. These include senior citizens groups, community groups, women’s groups, pharmacies, schools, and social clubs.
4. Schools Information – We have produced an Osteoporosis / bone health information DVD targeted at secondary school pupils along with an accompanying workbook for schools.
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