Osteoporosis Education and Prevention Act of 2005

The Osteoporosis Education and Prevention Act of 2005 was designed to improve public health by increasing national awareness of bone health and fracture prevention. The bill would have required the Department of Health and Human Services to launch a national campaign to educate citizens on the risks of osteoporosis and authorized grants for local organizations to provide outreach and prevention services specifically for older Americans. For the average citizen, this legislation aimed to provide better access to information regarding bone density screenings, lifestyle changes, and medical treatments to prevent debilitating bone breaks.