Osteoporosis in Women: Practical Strategies for Effective Policymaking

Document Type : policy brief

Authors

1 Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

2 Isfahan Endocrine and Metabolism Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

10.48305/jims.v43.i823.0819

Abstract

Osteoporosis, as one of the most common chronic diseases in the world, has become a serious public health challenge, especially in women. It affects the quality of life of millions of women and imposes a heavy financial burden on the health system and families annually. This policy brief, by comprehensively reviewing the challenges and existing solutions, proposes four main intervention strategies: 1) self-care education in health centers as a rapid and low-cost solution, 2) financial support for medication and diagnostic tests as a medium-term policy, 3) extensive public awareness campaigns through media, and 4) family empowerment as a long-term strategy. The combined implementation of these strategies with appropriate prioritization can serve as a targeted approach for managing osteoporosis in women and preventing related fractures. Purposeful implementation of the program, besides preserving women's health, can prevent the annual imposition of heavy treatment costs on the healthcare system. Inter-sectoral coordination (Ministry of Health, Insurance Organization, media, and NGOs) and attention to the cultural context of Iranian society play a key role in the success of this program. It is suggested that a special working group be formed under the direct responsibility of the Deputy Health Minister of the Ministry of Health to oversee the implementation of these policies.

Highlights

Maryam Kianpour: PubMed , Google Scholar 

Maryamsadat Hashemi:  Google Scholar

Mansour Siavash: Google Scholar

Sima Babaei: PubMed , Google Scholar

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Journal of Isfahan Medical School
Volume 43, Issue 823
3rd Week, September: Policy Brief
September and October 2025
Pages 819-823

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  • Receive Date: 04 August 2025
  • Revise Date: 03 September 2025
  • Accept Date: 05 August 2025

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