Osteoporosis - Risk Factors

Risk Factors

Risk factors for osteoporotic fracture can be split between nonmodifiable and (potentially) modifiable. In addition, osteoporosis is a recognized complication in specific diseases and disorders. Medication use is theoretically modifiable, although in many cases, the use of medication that increases osteoporosis risk is unavoidable. Caffeine is not a risk factor for osteoporosis.

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