Risk factors that influence osteoporosis

Origin of osteoporosis. There are certain risk factors that may make it less or more likely a person to suffer from osteoporosis.

Risk factors for osteoporosis:

• Females.

• White Race.

• Lack of sex hormones and menstrual cycle.

• Early menopause or delayed puberty.

• Constitution thin and small.

• habitual diet low in calcium.

• Limited exposure to sunlight.

• Lack of physical activity.

• Excessive consumption of alcohol, coffee and snuff.

• Family history in parents and siblings.