many things put people at risk of osteoporosis. the following people have a higher chance of getting osteoporosis: women who: are going through or who are past menopause. men who: are elderly. people who: are white (caucasian) or oriental (asian). are thin. have family member with osteoporosis. do not get enough calcium or vitamin d. do not exercise. smoke. drink alcohol often. take bone thinning medicines (like prednisone or other corticosteroids) for a long time.
who is at risk for osteoporosis?