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Osteoporosis Risk Factors

Meaning

Osteoporosis risk factors are the quantifiable genetic, clinical, lifestyle, and hormonal variables that statistically increase an individual’s susceptibility to developing porous, fragile bones and subsequent low-trauma fractures. These factors are critical for clinical screening and the implementation of targeted preventative or therapeutic interventions. Key risks include advanced age, post-menopausal estrogen deficiency, low body mass index, and chronic glucocorticoid use.