What are the causes and risk factors for osteoporosis?

Solution

There are various factors, which lead to osteoporosis, these are :

Insufficient calcium in diet:- The main cause of osteoporosis is an intake of insufficient calcium in the diet.

Amenorrhea: Women suffering from Menstrual dysfunction or Amenorrhoea for more than 6 months are likely to face osteoporosis because the secretion of the hormone called Oestrogen is decreased in those women. This hormone is necessary for absorption of calcium in our body.

Eating disorder: Eating disorder like anorexia and bulimia etc. may also cause osteoporosis because there can be less amount of calcium intake.

Bad Eating Habits:- Intake of Caffeine, Alchohol, tobacco or smoking may lead to osteoporosis. These products have a negative effect on Bone Density.

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