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Risk factors for osteoporosis and fractures in men

Common risk factors for osteoporosis and fractures in men include:

  • A fracture (a broken bone) which resulted from a minor fall or bump
  • A family history of osteoporosis and fractures (e.g. a parent who suffered a hip fracture)
  • Crohns disease or celiac disease
  • Vitamin D deficiency
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Low sex hormone levels (i.e. testosterone)
  • Excessive alcohol intake (i.e. more than two 120 ml glasses of wine per day)
  • Smoking
  • Being underweight

The National Osteoporosis Foundation in the United States provides a useful overview of risk factors.