Risk factors for Osteoporosis
Age
Primary
Family Hx
Primary
Gender
Primary
Smaller body frame
Primary (<58 kg)
Race
Primary (Caucasian or Asian)
Lifestyle
Primary (Smoking, sedentary, excessive alcohol consumption)
Nutrition
Primary. Low calcium/vitamin D intake. High potassium intake.
Hyperparathyroidism
Secondary
Hyperthyroidism
Secondary
Parental history of fx, prolonged immobolization, frequent falls
Secondary
Previous Fx
Secondary
Medications
Secondary (Corticosteroids, Antiepileptics, Heparin therapy, Thyroid hormones)
Malabsorptive issues
Secondary (Crohns disease, celiac disease, gastric surgery)
Chronic liver disease
Secondary.
Hypogonadism or premature menopause
Secondary.
Inflammatory bowel disease
Secondary.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Secondary.