Developing solutions
for osteoporosis management
& fracture prevention
The Asia Pacific Consortium on Osteoporosis (APCO) comprises Osteoporosis experts from several countries in Asia Pacific, charged with developing tangible solutions to the substantive challenges involving osteoporosis management and fracture prevention in this most populated and fastest growing region of the world.
Representing multiple medical and surgical specialties, the Consortium has developed a pan-Asia Pacific “Framework” for the introduction and implementation of minimum clinical standards for the screening, diagnosis and management of osteoporosis targeting a broad range of high-risk groups.
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Osteoporosis experts from 23 countries and regionsAbout APCO
Representing Osteoporosis experts from 23 countries and regions
APCO (Asia Pacific Consortium on Osteoporosis) is charged with developing tangible solutions to the substantive challenges involving osteoporosis management and fracture prevention.
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About Osteoporosis
A common disease characterised by porous brittle bones, low bone density and quality, and structural deterioration
Osteoporosis is defined as having a bone mineral density (BMD) 2.5 standard deviations below the average value of a young healthy person, leading to enhanced bone fragility, and increased fracture risk. More than 200 million people worldwide live with osteoporosis.
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The APCO Framework
A pan-Asia Pacific “Framework” for the implementation of minimum clinical standards across the region
The APCO Framework proposes clear and concise standards of care involving the screening, diagnosis and management of osteoporosis, targeting a broad range of high-risk groups. These standards provide a benchmark for the provision of quality care across Asia Pacific.
To learn more about The APCO Framework, watch our video of APCO Executive Committee Chairperson, Dr Manju Chandran
Watch our 3D animation summarising the APCO Framework
APCO Bone Health QI Tool Kit
Addressing the major public health burden of osteoporosis throughout the Asia Pacific region through the promotion of quality improvement (QI) of osteoporosis care.
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Clinical Case Discussion Platform (CCDP)
The APCO Clinical Case Discussion Platform (CCDP) aims to create a platform for doctors across the Asia Pacific to share clinical cases in metabolic bone disease that are challenging and for which they would like to seek management input.
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An Academic Fiesta like No Other – The APCO SOOMBODS 2024
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Rare But Not Forgotten! Raising Awareness for Rare Bone Diseases on Rare Disease Day
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Join us in Cosmopolitan Singapore for APCO SOOMBODS 2024!
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The APCO Collective Intellect: Analysing complex metabolic bone disorders. Pilot Session of the Clinical Case Discussion Platform (CCDP)
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APCO members partaking in events to ‘Build Better Bones’ on World Osteoporosis Day 2023
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Breaking News! The Launch Of The Revamped and Revised APCO Bone Health QI Tool Kit!
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Hip Fracture Risk Reduction: The Little Big Things and the Prevention Paradox
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Was it a Pyrrhic Victory? Mortality and outcomes in fragility fracture care during the pandemic of the century.
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Landmark Collaborative Agreement between APCO and IOF to develop the Asia-Pacific Bone Health Regional Audit 2023
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