talk to your health care provider about your chances for getting osteoporosis. many things put people at risk for osteoporosis. the following people have a higher chance of getting osteoporosis: women who: are going through or who are past menopause (“the change”). are white (caucasian) or asian. people who: are thin. have a family member with osteoporosis. do not get enough calcium or vitamin d. do not exercise. smoke. drink alcohol often. take bone-thinning medicines (such as prednisone) for a long time.
who is at risk for osteoporosis?