Osteoporosis risk factors which can be changed
Osteoporosis risk factors which can be changed
- Excessive alcohol intake: drinking more than 2 units of alcohol per day
- Smoking: smoking almost doubles the risk of hip fracture
- Being underweight with a BMI below 19
- Poor nutrition: a diet rich in calcium, protein, fruits and vegetables benefits bone health
- Low dietary calcium intake: with age the ability to absorb calcium decreases
- Vitamin D deficiency: not getting enough sunlight
- Inactivity: lack of exercise causes bone and muscle loss
- Frequent falls mean a higher risk of a fracture
Osteoporosis risk factors which can not be changed
Osteoporosis risk factors which can not be changed
- Age: older people are more likely to have osteoporosis; around 75% of fractures happen in people 65 and over.
- Gender: women are more likely to have osteoporosis than men
- Family history: your risk is greater if your parents had osteoporosis or a broken hip
- Previous fracture: this could indicate you have osteoporosis
- Menopause/hysterectomy: oestrogen helps to protect bones, after menopause or a hysterectomy women lost bone at a faster rate
- Medications: certain medications have side effects linked to osteoporosis or fractures List of medications
- Other diseases: may weaken bones and increase fractures List of diseases
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