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What causes osteoporosis?
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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
Osteoporosis occurs when bones lose minerals, such as calcium, more quickly than the body can replace them, leading to a loss of bone thickness (bone mass or density). As a result, bones become thinner and less dense, so that even a minor bump or accident can cause serious fractures.
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Anna-Louise Moule
Exercise Physiologist
I am an Accredited Exercise Physiologist specialising in the management of chronic conditions through exercise and lifestyle management. I completed my undergraduate studies in Exercise … View Profile
Osteoporosis can be prevented and managed by looking at certain elements that put you at a higher risk for the condition.
These include:- being over the age of 65
- having a diet low in Calcium
- minimal sun expsure (Vitamin D exposure)
- leading an inactive lifestyle
- excessive alcohol consumption
- being a smoker
- post menopausal women
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- being over the age of 65
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Dr Kevin Lee
Endocrinologist, Nuclear Medicine Physician
Consultant Physician in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Nuclear Medicine. I am on Twitter @dr_kevinlee. I am on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kevinleefracp/ I help patients with obesity, diabetes, thyroid, … View Profile
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Osteoporosis is caused by factors that compromise bone mineral content, bone mass/architecture/strength. It increases risk of fracture.
Please refer to Osteporosis Australia's excellent information:
http://www.osteoporosis.org.au/what-it
Regards,
Dr Kevin Lee
BSc, MBBS, MHS(Clin Epi), FRACP
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