Bone Health and Osteoporosis: A Report of the Surgeon General

Issued October 14, 2004

• Press Release

• Remarks by Secretary Tommy G. Thompson at the Launch of the Report

• Remarks by the Surgeon General at the Launch of the Report – Vice Admiral Richard H. Carmona, M.D., M.P.H., FACS

• 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.  [PDFs] [HTML]

• 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 Español) [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.

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Last revised: January 4, 2007