Which of the following are risk factors for osteoporosis select all that apply?
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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Osteoporosis makes you more likely to break bones because you lose bone mass and density. You may not have any symptoms or pain. The first sign might be a bone fracture. It’s a myth that osteoporosis is a disease that only affects older white women. Men and women of all ages and ethnicities can get it. However, certain things do make
osteoporosis more likely: Age. Your bone density peaks around age 30. After that, you’ll begin to lose bone mass. So that’s all the more reason to do strength training and weight-bearing exercise -- and make sure you
get enough calcium and vitamin D from your diet -- to keep your bones as strong as possible as you get older. Gender. Women over the age of 50
are the most likely people to develop osteoporosis. The condition is 4 times as likely in women than men. Women's lighter, thinner bones and longer life spans are part of the reason they have a higher risk. Men can get osteoporosis, too -- it’s just less common. Family history. If your parents or grandparents have had osteoporosis or any
signs of osteoporosis, such as a fractured hip after a minor fall, you may be more likely to get it, too. Bone structure and body weight. Petite and thin women have a greater chance of developing osteoporosis. One
reason is that they have less bone to lose than women with more body weight and larger frames. Similarly, small-boned, thin men are at greater risk than men with larger frames and more body weight. Broken bones. If you’ve had fractures before, your bones may not be as strong. Ethnicity. Research shows that
Caucasian and Asian women are more likely to develop osteoporosis than women of other ethnic backgrounds. Hip fractures are also twice as likely to happen in Caucasian women as in African-American women. Certain diseases. Some diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis raise the odds that you’ll get osteoporosis. Some
medications. Certain prescription medications -- for example, if you take steroids such as
prednisone for a long time -- can also boost your odds of getting osteoporosis. Smoking. It’s bad for your bones. To lower your risk of osteoporosis and fractures -- and many other health problems -- work with your doctor to kick this habit ASAP. Alcohol. Heavy drinking can lead to thinning of the bones and make fractures more likely. Fracture of the hip or other bones is an indication of osteoporosis. The Department of Endocrinology at Singapore General Hospital shares more. Brittle bones are more prone to fractures. These fractures may happen even with very minimal trauma. "Although any bone can be affected, the fractures typically occur in the hip, spine and wrist," say doctors from the Department of Endocrinology at Singapore General Hospital, a member of the SingHealth group. Although women 50 years or older are most at risk for osteoporosis, younger women and men can also be affected.Worldwide, 200 million women suffer from osteoporosis and a woman’s risk of hip fracture is the same as her combined risk of developing breast, uterine and ovarian cancer. In Singapore, the number of osteoporosis-related hip fractures in women over 50 years is 8 times more than the number of breast cancer cases. Who is at risk of developing osteoporosis?Although women 50 years or older are most at risk for osteoporosis, younger women and men can also be affected. Peak bone mass is attained by the age of 30. After that, bone mass gradually decreases. In pregnant and lactating women, the pace of bone loss will temporarily increase if the increased calcium demands of pregnancy or breastfeeding are not met by increased dietary intake of calcium. In women, there is also a significant decrease of bone mass in the immediate period following the onset of menopause. Risk factors for osteoporosisThe risk factors for osteoporosis can be divided into those that can be changed and those that cannot be changed. Risk factors of osteoporosis that cannot be changed
Risk factors of osteoporosis that can be changed
Other causes of osteoporosis
Symptoms of osteoporosisOsteoporosis is called the ‘silent disease’ because bone loss occurs without symptoms and is painless. The condition often is not detected until it is quite advanced. Some signs in the advanced stages may include:
Diagnosing osteoporosisOsteoporosis can be detected through a Bone Density Test most commonly done using a DEXA scan. The test can determine if you have osteoporosis by measuring the bone mineral density or bone strength at the hip and spine. The test is quick and painless and is similar to having an x-ray taken, but uses much less radiation. See next page to learn about treatments for osteoporosis and ways to lower your risk of it. Ref: S13 Which is a risk factor for osteoporosis?Cigarette smoking is considered as a risk factor for osteoporosis and is related to a loss of bone mass and increased risk of osteoporotic fractures.
What are the 5 causes of osteoporosis?Osteoporosis Causes. Diet. Your diet has a significant impact on the health of your bones. ... . Exercise. Exercise is an essential defense against osteoporosis. ... . Low Sex Hormones. When women reach menopause, their estrogen levels drop significantly. ... . Medical Conditions. ... . Medications. ... . Smoking and Alcohol.. What are 5 unchangeable risk factors of osteoporosis?Non-modifiable risk factors for osteoporosis include: being female, being over age fifty, having a small frame, having an endocrine disorder, having a family member with the disease, and being Caucasian or Asian.
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