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How do I know if I’m at risk of developing Osteoporosis? |
Risk factors for osteoporotic fracture can be split between things you can change and things you can’t change.
Risk factors you can do nothing about- A history of fractures as an adult
- A family history of fractures
- Being female
- Being elderly
- Having European or Asian ancestry
- Having dementia
Risk factors you may be able to eliminate:- Prolonged intake of steroid drugs
- Smoking
- High intake of soft drinks (containing phosphoric acid)
- Low body weight (if you are lighter than 127lbs or 58kg)
- Having an estrogen deficiency
- Early menopause (younger than 45 years)
- Having had a bilateral oopherectomy (both ovaries removed)
- Premature ovarian failure
- Very irregular periods
- Low calcium and vitamin D intake
- Alcoholism
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Coeliac disease (can stop the body from absorbing calcium)
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