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Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is a bone disease that causes the bones to become so thin that they can break during normal daily activities such as lifting a heavy object or rolling over in bed. Whether someone will develop osteoporosis or loss of bone, known as osteopenia, depends on the thickness of the bones early in life, as well as health, diet, and physical activity later in life. The exact cause of osteoporosis is not known. However, osteoporosis has been linked to the natural process of aging and to the decreased production of estrogen in women and testosterone in men. Not getting adequate calcium and phosphorous , two minerals needed to build strong bones and vitamin D has also been linked to the development of osteoporosis. Men and women can develop osteoporosis as they age, although women who have gone through menopause are at greatest risk. Women have less bone mass than men and lose bone mass sooner and faster than men. Women develop osteoporosis almost four times more often than men. Women of European and Asian ancestry are more like to have osteoporosis than those from other backgrounds. Osteoporosis is rare in children and teens. Certain medical conditions such as hyperthyroidism, put you at greater risk. Taking corticosteroids to treat conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive lung disease for a period of six months or longer can lead to steroid-induced osteoporosis. Many men develop the disease do so as a result of using these types of medications. Other risks factors may include overusing antacids that contain aluminum. Antacids that contain aluminum remove phosphorus and calcium from the body, causing faster- than-normal bone thinning. Excessive dieting or eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa is another risk factor, People with eating disorders usually have low body fat and therefore low levels of estrogen, which increases their risks.
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