Osteoporosis Health Centre Am I at Risk?
Family history of osteoporosis Thin, small-boned Female Caucasian or Asian
Smoker Drink more than 2 alcoholic beverages per day
Do not consume milk and dairy products Do not consume other food sources of calcium (such as broccoli, kale or salmon with bones) Drink more than 3 cups of caffeinated beverages such as coffee/tea/soda per day
Do not do weight-bearing exercise (such as walking, Tai Chi, dancing) for at least 30 minutes daily Physically inactive for prolonged periods of time
Ovaries removed Reached menopause before age 45 Suffered from amenorrhea (loss of menstrual periods for at least six months) Regularly take steroids or thyroid medication
Loss in overall height Upper back curved forward Fracture of wrist, spine or hip
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