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Up to the age of 50, more men suffer from fractures than women due to occupational hazards. However, after the age of 50, women are more prone to fractures than men
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What has the author Jaroslava Wendlova written?
Jaroslava Wendlova has written: 'Biomechanical variables in assessment of fracture risk' -- subject(s): Fractures, Diseases, Risk Assessment, Osteoporosis, Epidemiology, Osteoporotic Fractures, Complications, Human mechanics, Women's Health, Biomechanics, Risk factors, Women
What diseases increase the risk of fractures?
Specific diseases causing an increased risk for fractures include Paget's disease, rickets, osteogenesis imperfecta, osteoporosis, bone cancer and tumors, and prolonged disuse of a nonfunctional body part such as after a stroke
Why are fractures a serious medical condition?
Because there is an increased risk of infrection, damage to the skin and bleeding.
What measures can reduce the risk of fractures?
Adequate calcium intake is necessary for strong bones and can help decrease the risk of fractures. People whodonot getenough calcium in their diets can take a calcium supplement. Exercise can help strengthen bones by increasing bone density
What are the risk factors for developing UTIs?
They are more common in women than in men. While they are not spread by sex, sex makes it easier to get one. Indwelling catheter increases the risk. Pregnancy, diabetes, enlarged prostate, and vaginal atrophy increase the risk.
What age groups do fractures effect?
Fractures are slightly more common in children and adolescents than in young adults due to the levels and kinds of activities in which they engage. Fractures become more common in adults as they age
What treatment do serious jaw fractures require?
More serious fractures require complicated, multi-step treatment.
Teenage girls who are sexually active are at great risk of getting an STD because?
They have sex more... Obviously.
Why it is important to maintain strong healthy bones?
Because teenagers are quite active they are more at risk of bone fractures unless they keep their bones healthy, i.e. dense.
Are elderly people likely to get bone fractures?
Yes, elderly people are more likely to get bone fractures due to age-related factors such as decreased bone density, muscle weakness, and balance issues. Additionally, conditions like osteoporosis can further increase the risk of fractures in older individuals.
What if you had unprotected sex and started your period right after is there a risk?
Still a risk of STD.
How sex can be used as medicine?
Sex can be used a medicine by helping to reduce blood pressure and stress levels. Having sex more often, at least 4 times a week, is proven to reduce the risk of heart disease.
