Ageing with strength: addressing fragility fractures in Asia-Pacific

By 2050, APAC will be home to 1.3bn people older than 60. Osteoporosis is one of the diseases that the region is expected to face in increasing numbers.

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By 2050, APAC will be home to 1.3bn people older than 60. Osteoporosis is one of the diseases that the region is expected to face in increasing numbers. What are the key challenges for policymakers and medical professionals?

Weekly Digest   Issue #11         Ageing with strength: addressing fragility fractures in Asia-Pacific   By 2050 Asia-Pacific will be home to 1.3bn people older than 60. Osteoporosis is one of the diseases that the region is expected to face in increasing numbers. What are the key challenges for policymakers and medical professionals?   READ REPORT →

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