All Women should be concerned about Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis effects every four out of five women. It's the leading cause of hip, vertebral & wrist fractures in women. Osteoporosis can begin as early as the age of 30.
- Four out of five women suffer from Osteoporosis.
- At the age of 50, a woman has nearly 40% chance of developing an Osteoporotic fracture.
- Up to 20% of patients who suffer from a hip fracture die within one year of the fracture than those of a similar age who haven't fractured a hip.
- Approximately 50% of those who suffer a hip fracture, never fully recover.
- Women experiencing menopause or early menopause changes
- Post menopause women are a high risk
- Family history of Osteoporosis and Osteoporotic fracture
- Smokers
- Caucasian Race or Asian Ethnicity
- Thin or small build
- Inactive lifestyle
- Diet lack of calcium
- Chronic use of steroids -thyroid hormone and certain anticonvulsants. Medication effects the bone structure.
- Excessive alcohol use.
- Experiencing fracture as early as the age of 45.
- Not taking hormonal replacement therapy.
It is important to note that you might have Osteoporosis and not fall into any of these categories.
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