Osteoporosis Risk factors

Non-modifiable

-Age >50 year old women -Sex (women) -Genetics(family history) -Ethnicity, race (White, Asian are at higher risk) -History of fractures

Why do more women have osteoporosis than men?(Hormones)

-Estrogen and testosterone , maintains bone mass -Menopause, significant reduction in bone density

Why do more women have osteoporosis than men? (Childhood)

-Females mature sooner, Males have more time to develop bones -Females less active than males

Ways in which PA reduces risk of osteoporosis

-Increase peak bone mass -Slows decline of bone mass -Reduces risk of falling

Modifiable

-Physical inactivity -Tobacco use -Thin or underweight -Low sex hormones -Nutrition, low Vitamin D and calcium

Why do more women have osteoporosis than men?

-When women go through menopause they are losing sex hormones -Women weigh less than men, putting less stress on their bone tissue -Tend to have less bone tissue/muscle mass than men

Best time to address PA?

Childhood and adolescents= right before puberty, helps peak a higher bone mass Adulthood= emphasizes bone overload