Bone Health and Osteoporosis: A Report of the Surgeon General

Issued October 14, 2004

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Press Release
Remarks by Secretary Tommy G. Thompson at the Launch of the Report
Message from the Secretary – A one-page message from Secretary Tommy G. Thompson [PDF 64KB]
Executive Summary – The executive summary version of the report is a technical publication that includes excerpts from the complete report. [PDF 276KB]
Full Report– Thirteen chapters plus the message, preface, contents, acknowledgments, appendices, and index.
Download report as a single file - [PDF 24.5MB]
The 2004 Surgeon General's Report on Bone Health and Osteoporosis: What It Means To You — This booklet explains the report and how individuals can take action to improve their bone health. (En Espanól) [PDF 1.22MB]
Fact Sheets — Four fact sheets in HTML and PDF format.
Osteoporosis in the Family Video Link — (streaming video format) Video News Release and Transcript [HTML]
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Constituency Outreach Kit – Contains materials for organizations to use to increase awareness about bone health and the Surgeon General’s Report, including tips, fact sheets, press releases, and a PowerPoint presentation. [PDF 984KB] [PPT 6.82MB] [HTML]
Report of the Surgeon General’s Workshop on Osteoporosis and Bone Health (2003) – Contains the report on the workshop held December 12-13, 2002.
Order a Printed Copy - Orders will be fulfilled by the Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases ~ National Resource Center, National Institutes of Health. To order by telephone, call 1-800-624-BONE (2663) Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM eastern time, except for Federal holidays.