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A Message from AMWA: You Have What It Takes To Stay "Strong to the Bone"
Osteoporosis is one of the most important health issues facing women in America - particularly women of the Boomer generation, who expect to be strong, active and independent late into life.
The fact is that we, as women, each have the power to stay "strong to the bone". Osteoporosis can be treated by various measures.
When it comes to maintaining bone health, there is a direct relationship between knowledge and action: women who are the most knowledgeable about osteoporosis are also the most likely to incorporate bone-healthy behavior into their everyday lives, according to a recent survey.
For that reason, we are proud to bring you Strong to the Bone, a nationwide awareness campaign to urge better bone health and encourage women to take steps to avoid fracture.
For more information about your osteoporosis risk and tips one how to fight the disease, please take the Strong to the Bone assessment.
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About AMWA
The American Medical Women's Association (AMWA) is an organization of women physicians, medical students and other persons dedicated to serving as the unique voice for women's health and the advancement of women in medicine. For over 90 years, the organization has been dedicated to serving as a strong and vocal advocate for women's health.
AMWA's vision is to empower women to lead the way in improving health for all within a model that reflects the unique perspective of women. As a part of this vision, AMWA is fully dedicated to raising awareness about osteoporosis, a pressing women's health issue that affects an estimated 8 million women in the United States. AMWA's Position Statement on Osteoporosis was adopted by the House of Delegates in 1999 and was revised in 2000.
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