Women and Bone Disease
There are numerous modifiable and nonmodifiable risk factors1 that increase the risk of developing osteoporosis in women.
Modifiable risk factors for osteoporosis in women include:
- Insufficient intake of calcium and vitamin D intake
- Lack of physical activity
- Anorexia
- Low sex-hormone levels
- Smoking
- Alcohol
- Certain medications
Nonmodifiable risk factors for osteoporosis in women include:
- Age
- Body size
- Ethnicity
- Family history
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1. NIH. Osteoporosis Overview. January 2012 [Internet]. [cited 2013 Nov 6] Available from: http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Bone/Osteoporosis/overview.pdf