Today is World Osteoporosis Day… What is Osteoporosis??
Osteoporosis is a weakening of the bones. The bones are constantly remodeling. Osteoporosis occurs when new bone can’t keep up with the loss of old bone.
Risk Factors Include:
Your sex. Women are much more likely to develop osteoporosis than are men.
Age. The older you get, the greater your risk of osteoporosis.
Race. You're at greatest risk of osteoporosis if you're white or of Asian descent.
Family history. Having a parent or sibling with osteoporosis puts you at greater risk, especially if your mother or father fractured a hip.
Body frame size. Men and women who have small body frames tend to have a higher risk because they might have less bone mass to draw from as they age.
