Osteoporosis risk factors
Created: Aug 08, 2006 11:00 AM
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