Risk factors for osteoporosis

Osteoporosis occurs when bones become thin and brittle, increasing the risk for fractures. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention mentions these risk factors for osteoporosis:Health Tips* Being a postmenopausal woman.* Being white.* Being an older adult.* Having a small frame.* Getting insufficient dietary calcium.* Getting insufficient exercise.

By our correspondents
March 31, 2015
Osteoporosis occurs when bones become thin and brittle, increasing the risk for fractures. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention mentions these risk factors for osteoporosis:
Health Tips
* Being a postmenopausal woman.
* Being white.
* Being an older adult.
* Having a small frame.
* Getting insufficient dietary calcium.
* Getting insufficient exercise.