Osteoporosis: Risk Factors Flashcards
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Osteoporosis
Individual Risk Factors
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- Female, Caucasian, non-Hispanic or Asian
- ↑age
- ↓weight and BMI
- ↓estrogen or menopause
- ↓initial bone mass
- Family Hx
- Contributing, coexisting medical conditions
- Celiac disease
- Contributing, coexisting medications
- Corticosteroids
- Antiseizures
2
Q
Osteoporosis
Lifestyle Risk Factors
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- ↓Ca and Vitamin D Diet
- Cigarette smoking
- Alcohol and or caffeine
- Lack of
- Weight bearing exercises
- Exposure to sunshine
3
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Osteoporosis
Risk-lowering Strategies
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- Increase dietary Ca and Vitamin D intake
- Smoking cessation
- Alcohol and caffeine consumption in moderation
- Regular weight-bearing exercise regimen
- Walk or exercise out of doors
