NONMODIFIABLE RISK FACTORS FOR OSTEOPOROTIC FRACTURES
Personal history of fracture after age 50
Family history of adult fractures (especially in mother)
Family history of osteoporosis
Caucasian or asian race
Advanced age (>72 years)
Female sex
Estrogen deficiency from primary ovarian failure
Dementia
Poor health
Impaired eyesight
Nulliparity

 
 
 

 

 
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