 [ Symptoms ] who is at risk for osteoporosis [ Disease ] 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