Am I At Risk Of Osteoporosis?

Have you heard about bone thinning or loss of bone density? That is osteoporosis. When bones become weak, they can increase the chances of fracture, especially in the hip, spine, and wrist. Increasing age, females, low body mass, excessive alcohol intake, and parental history of fragile fractures are common causes of osteoporosis. It develops slowly over several years when a sudden injury causes the bone to break. Nevertheless, why even wait for such a mishap? Check your osteoporosis risk level by taking this quick assessment. It helps patients who are at a higher risk of osteoporosis so that preventive methods can be adapted accordingly.