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Option 4, Module 7

The thinning of bone tissue and loss of bone

density over time

Most common type of bone disease

1 out of 5 American women > 50 have

osteoporosis

½ of women, at 50

will have a fracture of

the hip, wrist, or

vertebra

The body fails to form

enough new bone

Stage 1- Begins at about age 35 before it is

detectable

Stage 2- Occurs between ages 35 and 55

when osteoporosis becomes detectable with

special tests

Stage 3- Can begin as early as 45 and is

characterized by bone fractures

Stage 4- May begin as early as age 55 with

fractures accompanied by chronic pain and

deformity.

Absence of menstrual periods

Drinking large amounts of alcohol

Family history

History of hormone treatment for prostate or

breast cancer

Low body weight

Smoking

Too little calcium in

diet

Leading Cause- Lack of certain hormones Estrogen – Females

Androgen - Males

Being confined to a bed

Chronic rheumatoid arthritis, chronic kidney disease, eating disorders

Taking corticosteroid medications

Hyperparathyroidism

Inadequate intake of calcium and vitamin D

Lack of muscle use

Bone Cancer

Bone pain or tenderness

Fractures with little or no trauma

Loss of height over time

Low back pain due to fractures of the spinal

bones

Neck pain due to fractures of

the spinal bones

Stooped posture,

“dowager’s hump”

Stage 2

Remove risk factors

Adequate amount of vitamin D and calcium

Stage 3

Begin a regular exercise program

Remove risk factors

Adequate amount vitamin d and calcium

Ask about prescriptions

Stage 4

Follow step above

Discuss pain management with physician

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information

Safe Living

Go slowly since falls often

occur when in a hurry

Think before you move

Make your environment

safe

Consider the

indoor/outdoor home as

well as environment