Risk factors of
Osteoporosis
Who are at more risk for Osteoporosis<sup> 1</sup>
Who are at more risk for Osteoporosis<sup> 1</sup>
Non Modifiable
Modifiable
Non Modifiable

Advance Age

Being Female

Low Peak Bone
mass

Family history of
Osteoporosis

Personal Fracture
history

Low Body Mass
Index
Modifiable

Smoking

Low Calcium
intake

Low level of Vitamin D

Low Body
weight

Estrogen
Deficiency

Hypogonadism & few Glucocorticoids
Who should go for Screening for Osteoporosis<sup>1</sup>
References –
- Clinical Interventions in Aging 2007:2(3) 389–394