Released at the IOF 9th Asia Pacific Bone Health Conference held in December in Tokyo, this landmark collaboration with the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) delivers the most comprehensive overview to date of bone health across 22 countries and regions. With populations ageing rapidly and several economies projected to have more than half of adults aged 50+ by 2075, the Audit underscores the urgent need for coordinated, evidence-based action to prevent osteoporosis and fragility fractures.

Key insights from the Audit include:

• Significant disparities in fracture data systems, diagnostic access, models of care, and treatment reimbursement
• Rising fragility-fracture rates driven by demographic change
• Persistent gaps in national policies, clinical guidelines, and patient-advocacy engagement
• Clear, scalable opportunities to improve bone health outcomes across the region

Read the full report here.

How did Aotearoa New Zealand compare amongst the 22 countries and regions who participated in the Audit?

APCO and IOF have produced Country and Region Specific Summaries.  Click on this link for New Zealand.

Also, the Overview of Regionally Reported Data confirms a very positive outcome for New Zealand which achieved an excellent rating and ranks as one of the leading countries along with Australia, Japan, Singapore and Thailand. Click on this link for the report.