Jun 03, 2009
Causes of Osteoporosis
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Loading ...Osteoporosis is known as “silent disease” because you will never know you are suffering from that condition, until your bone breaks due to a sprain, fall or bump. Osteoporosis is the condition when your bones become weak and fragile and easily prone to fractures. Most often fractures occur in the hip, wrist and spine.
Some risk Factors
- Women get osteoporosis more than men
- Older people have a greater risk of osteoporosis than younger people
- Asian women have higher risk of osteoporosis than Black or Hispanic women
Causes of osteoporosis
Obesity and low weight: The main cause for osteoporosis is obesity. Excess weight can weaken your bones. Similarly low body weight women have less bone mass and this can also lead to osteoporosis.
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