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Osteometer
MediTech, Inc.
12515 Chadron Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250, USA.
Tel: +1 310 978 3073
Toll free: 866 421 7762
Fax: +1 310 676 0948
E-mail: info@osteometer.com
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Certain risk factors are linked to the development of
osteoporosis and osteopenia. Some risk factors can be
changed and some cannot. For example, you can make a
conscious effort to eat foods rich in calcium, exercise
regularly, quit smoking. etc. Below is a list of the
risk factors that may increase the likelihood of developing
the disease:
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| Being
female |
Thin
or small frame |
Advanced
age |
Family
history |
Anorexia
or bulimia |
| Rheumatoid
arthritis |
Low
calcium diet |
Inactive
lifestyle |
Smoking |
Low
testosterone levels in men |
| Diabetes |
Excessive
alcohol use |
Abnormal
absence of menstrual
periods |
Menopause,
including surgically induced menopause |
Excessive
use of carbonated drinks |
| Use
of
corticosteroids and anticonvulsants |
Being
Caucasian or Asian |
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