How do I know if I am at risk of osteoporosis?

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Q: How do I know if I am at risk of osteoporosis?

Osteoporosis Australia
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Osteoporosis Australia (OA) is a national not-for-profit. Our vision is Healthy Bones for all Australians. Education, awareness and research can help combat osteoporosis and reduce ... View profile
There are many risk factors for developing osteoporosis, which include but are not limited to: family history, lifestyle factors such as smoking and excessive alcohol consumption, a continual lack of sun light exposure or lack of calcium in your diet, certain medical condtions/medications such as celiac disease or use of cortico-steroids and for women, early menopause. Please visit the Osteoporosis Australia website for more information (www.osteoporosis.org.au)

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Osteoporosis Australia
Health Consumer Organisation

Osteoporosis Australia (OA) is a national not-for-profit. Our vision is Healthy Bones for all Australians. Education, awareness and research can help combat osteoporosis and reduce ... View profile
There are many risk factors for developing osteoporosis, which include but are not limited to: family history, lifestyle factors such as smoking and excessive alcohol consumption, a continual lack of sun light exposure or lack of calcium in your diet, certain medical condtions/medications such as celiac disease or use of cortico-steroids and for women, early menopause. Please visit the Osteoporosis Australia website for more information (www.osteoporosis.org.au)

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