Osteoporosis, also known as the "silent fracture", is a common bone disease. It mainly occurs in the case of osteopenia and loss of bone density, which can easily lead to fractures. As the population ages, osteoporosis has become an important public health problem. So, who is at high risk of osteoporosis?Women are one of the high-risk groups for osteoporosis. In women, after menopause, bone loss accelerates due to a drop in estrogen levels, which increases the risk of osteoporosis. In addition, women are also at high risk during pregnancy and lactation, because the body of pregnant and lactating women consumes a lot of calcium, increasing bone loss.
Age is an important factor in osteoporosis. As we age, the body's ability to absorb calcium decreases, bone loss accelerates, and osteoporosis is prone to occur. Especially in women over the age of 45, the risk of osteoporosis is significantly increased.
Family history is also an important factor in people at high risk of osteoporosis. If someone in a person's family has osteoporosis, then their risk increases significantly. This is because genetic factors play an important role in the pathogenesis of osteoporosis. Therefore, it is especially important for people with a family history to prevent osteoporosis.
Poor lifestyle habits can also increase the risk of osteoporosis. Long-term smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, and lack of exercise are important causes of osteoporosis. Smoking can affect calcium absorption, alcohol abuse can interfere with calcium metabolism, and lack of exercise can reduce bone load and lead to bone loss.
For people at high risk of osteoporosis, we should take measures to prevent it and **. First of all, a sensible diet is important. Increasing calcium and vitamin D intake can promote healthy bone development, and it is recommended to eat calcium-rich foods such as dairy products, legumes and seafood, as well as proper sun exposure to supplement vitamin D.
Getting the right amount of exercise is also key to preventing osteoporosis. Aerobic exercise, strength training and balance training can increase bone density and bone stability, reducing the risk of fractures. It is recommended to do 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise such as brisk walking, dancing and swimming per week, along with 2-3 times of strength training.
Quitting smoking and alcohol is also a factor that cannot be ignored to prevent osteoporosis. Quitting smoking can improve calcium absorption and bone metabolism, and moderate alcohol consumption can protect bone health, but excessive alcohol consumption may disrupt bone balance and lead to bone loss. Therefore, heavy drinking should be avoided as much as possible and moderate drinking habits should be maintained.
It is also important to have regular bone density tests. By measuring bone density, the occurrence and progression of osteoporosis can be detected early and appropriate interventions can be taken. For high-risk groups, bone density testing every two years is recommended.
Master Yang concluded that the high-risk groups of osteoporosis include women, older people, people with family history and people with bad lifestyle habits. For high-risk groups, we should pay attention to dietary conditioning, moderate exercise, quit smoking and alcohol, and conduct regular testing to prevent and ** osteoporosis. Only by maintaining good lifestyle habits and active interventions can we keep our bones healthy and free from osteoporosis.
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