Osteoporosis Risk Factors WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Osteoporosis Risk Factors
Risk factors for osteoporotic fracture can be split between non-modifiable and (potentially) modifiable. In addition, there are specific diseases and disorders in which osteoporosis is a recognized complication. Medication use is theoretically modifiable, although in many cases the use of medication that increases osteoporosis risk is unavoidable. ...more from Wikipedia
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- Twice as common in women as it is in men.1
- Much more common in older persons.2
- Other risk factors include excessive alcohol and caffeine consumption, lack of exercise, and a diet low in calcium, and poor nutrition.3
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Research Notes References
- ↑ Mayo Clinic: Risk Factors
- ↑ American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP): Risk Factors
- ↑ MedicineNet: Osteoporosis Risk Factors
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- Contributor: Aimee Abellaneda
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- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Risk Factors for Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis:Who Are At Risk
- Last update: Oct. 22, 2009
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