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Osteoporosis - About Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis risk factors for men
Created: Thursday, February 24, 2005
Several factors are associated with age-related osteoporosis in men:
  • a genetic predisposition (from the mother's genes)
  • lowered levels of androgen/testosterone usually in tandem with small testes
  •  
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    insufficient physical activity
  • smoking
  • excessive drinking
  • low calcium intake
  • deficient absorption of calcium
  • decreased levels of Vitamin D

 
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