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Causes and Risk Factors


The more risk factors for osteoporosis that a person has, the greater the chance of fracture. Women with small body frames, a family history of osteoporosis and early onset of menopause are at the highest risk.



Age

After age 65, osteoporosis damages both trabecular and cortical bone, making sites besides the hip, wrist, and vertebrae vulnerable to fracture. In the most severe cases, the disease also affects teeth and jawbones, resulting in periodontal di...Read the full article