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?