Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) Awarded Multi-Year Grant to Increase Bone Health Awareness from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Summary
Studies suggest approximately one in two women and up to one in three men aged 50+ will break a bone due to osteoporosis in their lifetime. Yet a 2017 Harris Poll survey found 82% of 1,000 postmenopausal women did not make the link between bone fractures and osteoporosis. "The need for greater public and health professional education and awareness about osteoporosis is clear," stated BHOF CEO Claire Gill. "BHOF is honored to be chosen by CDC to lead this important effort and we look forward to working with our partners to ultimately reduce the huge personal and financial toll osteoporosis takes on our nation. "The BONEUP project is supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $375,000.00 with 100 percent funded by CDC/HHS during year one.