• If you smoke or drink too much alcohol, you are at a greater risk of developing osteoporosis.
• The older you are, the greater risk you have of thinning bones.
• Women are at greater risk of developing osteoporosis because of the changes that occur during menopause.
• If you have a family history of osteoporosis or hip fracture.
• Caucasian and Asian women are at a greater risk than African American and Hispanic women of developing osteoporosis.
• Small-boned women are at greater risk.
• Early menopause brought on naturally or because of surgery increases your risk of developing osteoporosis.
• Low Calcium and/or Vitamin D intake.
• If you have or are currently taking Prednisone or other corticosteroids for a long time.

NOTE: Facts and Figures from International Osteoporosis Foundation and National Osteoporosis Foundation