Discuss individual and lifestyle risk factors for osteoporosis.
ANSWER.
* Individual risk factors for osteoporosis.
* Age
People who are above 50 years are more prone to develop
osteoporosis due to age related loss of bone density.
* Gender.
Old age females are at high risk for developing osteoporosis compared to
to male due to thin bones and lack of estrogen (menopause) which is a hormone
responsible for bone health in female.
* Heredity.
If a family member diagnosed with osteoporosis chances of developing
osteoporosis in other members of family is high due to genetic factors which
are responsible for osteoporosis.
* Hyperthyroidism.
Patients with hyperthyroidism are at high risk of developing osteoporosis due to
increased bone remodeling as a result in elevated thyroid hormone level.
* Life style risk factors for osteoporosis.
* Lack of exercise.
Regular exercise is required for muscle growth and building of strong bones
so decreased activity level leads to osteoporosis.
* Vitamin D and calcium deficiency.
Vitamin D and calcium supplementation is necessary for proper development of
bones do deficiency of this vitamins and minerals leads to osteoporosis.
* Smoking.
Tobacco products and nicotine present in smoke will leads to weakening and fracture
of bones.
* Alcohol use.
Continuous use of alcohol result in increased cortisol level in the body result in increased
osteoclastic activity and decrease bone formation leads to osteoporosis.
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