While getting older is the strongest risk factor for osteoporosis, many elderly individuals never develop the disorder. Dietary or supplemental calcium, vitamin D, exercise and good genes probably play a role. Avoiding risk factors is also important. Besides age, risk factors include:
- Being a postmenopausal woman or a man over age 70
- Being bedridden
- Having low body weight
- Smoking
- Having low testosterone (in men)
- Taking certain medications (such as corticosteroids, anti-estrogen drugs, or some anti-seizure medicines)
- Having certain medical conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, chronic kidney disease, or an eating disorder
- Being Caucasian (as compared with African American)
- Missing menstrual periods
- Having alcoholism
- Having a family history of osteoporosis
- Having a low intake of calcium
Mrs Shilpa Mittal
Nutritionist and Diet Consultant
Founder Shilpsnutrilife – Diet and lifestylemakeover
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