Risk Factors for Osteoporosis
List of Risk Factors for Osteoporosis
The list of risk factors mentioned for Osteoporosis in various sources includes:
Risk factors discussion:
Osteoporosis: NWHIC (Excerpt)
Factors that can increase your chances of developing osteoporosis
include:
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being female;
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a small, thin body frame;
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a family history of osteoporosis;
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postmenopausal status or advanced age;
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Caucasian or Asian race;
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abnormal absence of menstrual periods;
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anorexia nervosa or bulimia;
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low testosterone levels in men;
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diet low in dairy products or other sources of calcium and
vitamin D;
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inactive lifestyle;
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long-term use of glucocorticoids (medications prescribed
for many diseases, including arthritis, asthma, and lupus) anti-seizure
medications; gonadotropin releasing hormone for treatment of
endometriosis; aluminum-containing antacids; certain cancer treatments;
and excessive thyroid hormone;
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cigarette smoking; and
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excessive use of alcohol and high salt, protein, and
caffeine intake.
(Source: excerpt from
Osteoporosis: NWHIC)
Osteoporosis: NWHIC (Excerpt)
Although significant amounts of bone mineral can be lost during
breastfeeding, this loss tends to be temporary. Studies consistently have
shown that when women have bone loss during lactation, they recover full
bone density within six months after weaning. (Source: excerpt from Osteoporosis: NWHIC)
Osteoporosis - Age Page - Health Information: NIA (Excerpt)
The risk factors for men are similar to those for
women—smoking, not enough calcium or vitamin D, too much alcohol,
family history, too little exercise, and taking certain drugs. Low
levels of testosterone in older men seem to increase their loss of
bone and chance of hip fracture. (Source: excerpt from Osteoporosis - Age Page - Health Information: NIA)
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About risk factors:
Risk factors for Osteoporosis are factors that do not seem
to be a direct cause of the disease,
but seem to be associated in some way.
Having a risk factor for Osteoporosis
makes the chances
of getting a condition higher but does
not always lead to Osteoporosis.
Also, the absence of any risk factors
or having a protective factor does not necessarily
guard you against getting Osteoporosis.
For general information and a list of risk factors,
see the risk center.
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