Osteoporosis - Are You At Risk?
- Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation
- Dec 2, 2023
- 1 min read
There are a variety of factors – both controllable and uncontrollable – that put you at risk for developing osteoporosis. It is important to talk with your healthcare provider about your risk factors for osteoporosis and together you can develop a plan to protect your bones.
A woman’s risk of breaking a hip due to osteoporosis is equal to her risk of breast, ovarian and uterine cancer combined. And a man age 50 or older is more likely to break a bone due to osteoporosis than he is to get prostate cancer.
Uncontrollable Risk Factors
Being over age 50.
Being female.
Menopause.
Family history of osteoporosis.
Low body weight/being small and thin.
Broken bones or height loss.
Controllable Risk Factors
Not getting enough calcium and vitamin D.
Not eating enough fruits and vegetables.
Getting too much protein, sodium and caffeine.
Having an inactive lifestyle.
Smoking.
Drinking too much alcohol.
Losing weight.
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