Risk Factors Affecting Bone Health Checklist

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Being female

Older age

Being small and thin

Family history of osteoporosis or hip fracture

Height loss of more than 1-1/2 inches or stooped posture

Having reached menopause and early menopause in women (age 45 or younger)

Breaking a bone after age 50

Certain medical conditions that may cause bone loss such as rheumatoid arthritis

Eating a nutrient-poor diet, especially if it is low in calcium and/or vitamin D

Getting too little physical activity

Smoking

Drinking too much alcohol

Use this list to know the signs of poor bone health and their potential risks to you

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