Bone Health Information
Risk Factors

  • 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 and thin women weighing less than 127 pounds 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.
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