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Osteoporosis - Coggle Diagram
Osteoporosis
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REDUCING THE RISK
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diet rich in calcium, vitamin D and phosphorous
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PEAK BONE MASS
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it is vital to invest in bone health at an early age as it reduces the risk of osteoporosis later in life
at this point, bones have reached their maximum strength and density , known as peak bone mass
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AGE
most prevalent in post-menopausal women (48-55) as the female hormone oestrogen decreases, reducing calcium absorption
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DIET
lack of calcium, vitamin D and phosphorous can reduce strong, dense bone formation
SEX
most prevalent in women, as they tend to have smaller, thinner bones then men, and oestrogen levels decrease when women reach menopause, reducing calcium absorption
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