What are the biological and modifiable risk factors for developing osteoporosis?
Biological factors:
• Sex: Women at greater risk due to low estrogen levels after menopause and overall smaller body size
• Age: Bone loss increases with age, especially in women
• Body size: Small people have lower peak bone mass; BMI < 19 kg/m2 are at increased risk
• Ethnicity: Northern European or Asian descent are at greatest risk
Lifestyle factors:
• Smoking: Smoking increases risk
• Some medications: Thyroid medications, diuretics, corticosteroids increase risk
• Low circulating estrogen concentration: Low estrogen levels increase risk
• History of eating disorder: Low body fat leads to low estrogen levels and poor dietary intake increases risk
• Alcohol consumption: Chronic alcoholism increases risk
• Physical inactivity: Lack of weight-bearing exercise increases risk
• Nutritional factors: Poor diet lacking in nutrients needed for healthy bones increases risk
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