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Osteoporosis – the risk factors you cannot change

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The risk of developing osteoporosis is largely influenced by age, gender and ethnicity. Ageing is the biggest risk factor, and the older you are, the bigger your risk.

Although the majority of patients with hip fractures are women, men also suffer from osteoporosis, and about 25% of hip fractures occur in older men. Men are however more likely to experience serious complications after a hip fracture, possibly due to the fact that they have more co-morbid diseases than women.

The following risk factors should convince you to have your bone health checked out!

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