Risk factors of
Osteoporosis
Who are at more risk for Osteoporosis 1
Who are at more risk for Osteoporosis 1
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 Osteoporosis1
Older adults
above 65 years
Postmenopausal Women
Family history
Osteoporosis
Regular Smoking &
Alcohol consumption
BMI (Body Mass Index)
less than 21kg/m2
Loss of height
(more than 5cm)
References –
- Clinical Interventions in Aging 2007:2(3) 389–394
