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| The information is
provided by Queen Elizabeth Hospital |
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These factors increase your risk of developing
osteoporosis: |
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Early menopause in
women |
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Heredity factors |
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Small body build |
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Low calcium intake |
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Lack of exercise |
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Cigarette smoking and
alcoholism |
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Drinking too much coffee
and strong tea |
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Prolonged use of certain
medications, such as steroids and thyroid hormone |
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Some diseases, such
as rheumatoid arthritis, hyperthyroidism or some reproductive
disorders. |
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