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Osteoporosis risk factors

Ethnicity: Caucasians and Asians are at higher riskSmall body frame: adults with a body weight below 127 poundsCertain illnesses: Cushing?s disease, liver or kidney diseaseBalanced diet rich in calcium and vitamin DWeight bearing exercises like walking, running, weight lifting (not swimming)

Risk factors

Early menopause

Females

Family history of osteoporosis

Ethnicity: Caucasians and Asians are at higher risk

Small body frame: adults with a body weight below 127 pounds

Advanced age

Certain illnesses: Cushing?s disease, liver or kidney disease

Menopausal (and not taking oestrogen

Calcium deficiency

Smoking

Lack of exercise

Alcohol abuse

Excessive doses of steroids

Prevention

Balanced diet rich in calcium and vitamin D

Weight bearing exercises like walking, running, weight lifting (not swimming)

No smoking, no excessive alcohol or caffeine

Avoid falls

Bone density testing and medication when appropriate