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Osteoporosis: A debilitating disease that can be prevented and treated.
The National Osteoporosis Foundation offers this list of risk factors for osteoporosis:
Being older or female. While women are four times more likely than men to develop the disease, men also suffer from osteoporosis.
Having osteoporosis in the family.
Having a small stature or thin frame.
Being white, Asian or Hispanic.
Having a prior bone fracture.
Having low sex hormones.
Getting insufficient exercise.
Getting insufficient dietary Calcium and Vitamin D. ![]()
Eating a diet that’s high in caffeine, sodium and protein.
Using alcohol or tobacco.
Having eating disorders or rheumatoid arthritis.
Using certain drugs, such as steroids.

July 29, 2009