Dr. L Tomar

  A number of factors can affect bone health. The amount of calcium in your diet.  A diet low in calcium contributes to diminished bone density, early bone loss and an increased risk of fractures. Physical activity.  People who are physically inactive have a higher risk of osteoporosis than do their more-active counterparts. Tobacco and alcohol use.  Research suggests that tobacco use contributes to weak bones. Similarly, regularly having more than two alcoholic drinks a day increases the risk of osteoporosis, possibly because alcohol can interfere with the body’s ability to absorb calcium. Gender.  You’re at greater risk of osteoporosis if you’re a woman, because women have less bone tissue than do men. Size.  You’re also at risk if you’re extremely thin (with a body mass index of 19 or less) or have a small body frame because you might have less bone mass to draw from as you age. Age.  Your bones become thinner and weaker as you age. Race and family history.  You’re at greatest risk