What is osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a systemic bone disease characterized by low bone mass and destruction of bone microarchitecture, leading to increased bone fragility and susceptibility to fracture.
Osteoporosis is a bone disease in which decreased bone strength leads to an increased risk of fracture. Bone strength is mainly reflected by bone density and bone mass.
What are the serious consequences of osteoporosis?
A serious consequence of osteoporosis is the occurrence of osteoporotic fractures, which are bones that can occur during minor trauma or during daily activities due to decreased bone strength.
Classification of osteoporosis
I. Primary osteoporosis
Type I postmenopausal osteoporosis
Type II senile osteoporosis
Secondary osteoporosis
Risk factors for osteoporosis
1.Uncontrollable factors
Ethnicity
Ageing
Female menopause
Maternal family history
2.Controllable factors
Low weight
Low sex hormones
Smoking
Excessive consumption of alcohol, coffee and carbonated beverages
Lack of physical activity
Calcium and/or vitamin D deficiency
Diseases affecting bone metabolism and application of drugs affecting bone metabolism