What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by low bone mass and increased bone fragility, putting patients at risk of fractures, which are major causes of morbidity substantially. Factors that increase your chances of having osteoporosis include: being Asian,female,elderly (50+ years),low body weight,menopause or surgery to remove both ovaries before menopause,history of fracture as an adult,close relative with history of fracture as an adult,long-term low calcium intake,inadequate physical activity,cigarette smoking,alcoholism,use of certain medications such as corticosteroids and anticonvulsants,history of anorexia nervosa.
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