Understanding Osteoporosis: Risk factors and the importance of bone health

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Written By Kim Manunui

Osteoporosis happens when calcium exits faster than it enters, making bones thin and fragile.

As you age, bone density naturally declines, leading to:
1. Fractures from falls or routine activities due to brittle bones.
2. Loss of height as spine vertebrae weaken and curve.

The following increases your risk of developing osteoporosis:

  • Being immobilised in bed for long periods

  • Being thin

  • Having a diet high in salt

  • Having a diet low in calcium

  • Early menopause – often caused by having your ovaries removed

  • Excessive alcohol consumption

  • Family history of osteoporosis or fractures

  • Irregular periods

  • Long term use of some medication including steroids

  • Smoking

People with the greatest risk of getting osteoporosis include:

  • Older women

  • Young women who exercise to extremes, have few periods, have a low body-weight or a low calcium intake

  • Men over the age of 60. Especially those who smoke, have low testosterone levels or who have a high intake of alcohol

Prioritise your bone health, and talk to your Unichem Pharmacist if you spot any risk factors.

Kim Manunui

Hi, I’m Kim and I work with a great team to help individuals, as well as small and not so small businesses get their message, product and services to the world using digital media and creating wonderful websites that don’t cost the earth.

I was born in Canada, and grew up around Vancouver and the mountains of British Columbia. My love of pristine environments led me to New Zealand and eventually to the mountains, lakes and rivers of the central North Island which is home. My family’s heritage is here, and it’s from here that Korio traverses the planet.

The digital world is never static and neither are we.

And I say ‘we’ because I work with an awesome group of talented people who I gather together as required to complete a project.  Whatever your business, not-for-profit or individual needs are we gather the best team to get the job done.

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