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There are many factors such as:
Low calcium intake- It is needed for bone density and if low can lead to fractures.
Eating disorders- Women and men with anorexia nervosa or bulimia are at higher risk of lower bone density.
A sedentary lifestyle-
People who spend a lot of time sitting have a higher risk of osteoporosis than their more-active counterparts. Any weight-bearing exercise is beneficial for your bones, but walking, running, jumping, dancing and Weightlifting seem particularly helpful for creating healthy bones.
Excessive alcohol consumption- Regular consumption of more than two alcoholic drinks a day increases your risk of osteoporosis.
Corticosteroid medication- Long-term use of corticosteroid medications, such as prednisone, cortisone, prednisolone and dexamethasone, is damaging to bone. These medications are common treatments for chronic conditions, such as Asthma, rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, and you may not be able to stop taking them to lessen your risk of osteoporosis. If you need to take a steroid medication for long periods, your doctor should monitor your bone density and recommend other drugs to help prevent bone loss
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Why do you think these groups have a high risk of osteoporosis?
It depends on a lot of factors: older females with a family history of osteoporosis, are a particular high risk group. There is an on-line risk assessment questionnaire, which I'll link below.
How does long term steroid use increase risk for osteoporosis?
"Osteo" refers to bone and "porosis" refers to porous, or holes. So literally, osteoporosis means holes in bones. The often harsh organic compounds that make up steroids accelerate this deterioration of your bone, therefore increasing the risk of osteoporosis.
What are light skin and thin body habitus at risk for?
They are at risk for Osteoporosis.
What has the author John Roland Varlow written?
John Roland Varlow has written: 'Variation in risk factors for osteoporosis across differing European populations'
Does the osteoporosis diet work?
The osteoporosis diet is used mainly for taking preventative measures against osteoporosis, by limiting salt, and sugar, and increasing calcium intake.
What is osteopoposis?
Osteoporosis is the thinning of bones. Older females are more at risk, as well as smokers. Some medications may also increase the risk of having osteoporosis.
What systems are affected by osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a disease that increases bone weakness, and increases the risk of a broken bone.
Should homeowner's insurance increase every year?
No, Not necessarily unless your risk factors are increasing ever year.
Does smoking increase the risk of developing osteoporosis?
Yes
What is Disease of the bone?
Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones and is more common in older women. There are certain risk factors which include being white or Asian, having low bone density, being thin and small, having a history of osteoporosis and certain medications.
What does the medication Evista help treat?
Evista is a prescribed medication to treat Osteoporosis. It help strengthen bones to lessen the chance of breakage. Osteoporosis occurs generally after menopause and occurs mainly in women. Smoking, Alcohol and Family History are major risk factors.
What body system are affected by osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is basically a severe loss of bone density.
