Osteoporosis By, Shelby, Eduardo, and Varshini

What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis means porous bone It is a disease associated with progressive bone loss Goes unnoticed for many years until a fracture occurs Can cause a loss of height and a dowager’s hump (a severely rounded back) There are two types of Osteoporosis Primary Osteoporosis Secondary Osteoporosis

Primary Osteoporosis Most common type of osteoporosis People reach the peak of their bone mass at the age of 30 Rate of bone loss increases while rate of bone building decreases Old age Postmenopausal women Lose bone 2-4x faster Getting Primary Osteoporosis depends on your diet, health and physical lifestyle.

Secondary Osteoporosis Genetics Hormonal disorders Smoking and alcoholism Disease (Celiac- intestinal problems) Medications (some cancer drugs)

What Causes Osteoporosis? Family history Smoking Drinking excessively White or Asian Poor diet Female Lack of exercise Certain medications Not enough calcium (Dairy)

Who gets Osteoporosis? Although people can get Osteoporosis at any age, it is more likely to appear when you are over the age of 30. When your bones start to become thinner and more fragile Mostly people of a White or Asian ethnicity Genetics Mostly women Low body mass index Low vitamin D

How to Prevent Osteoporosis Include adequate amounts of Calcium and Vitamin D in your diet exercise regularly especially NOW Eat healthier reduce alcohol intake stahp smoking

How is Osteoporosis Diagnosed? Usually diagnosed through a physical exam Test to measure your bone thickness (density) Taking measurements of your height and compare the results with past measurements skeletal x-rays and specialized lab equipment also record and compare medical history

How is Osteoporosis Treated? Bones cannot be replaced so treatment for osteoporosis focuses on the prevention of further bone loss Involves a physician or internist, an orthopaedist, a gynecologist, and an endocrinologist Cannot be treated completely