MOST people think of osteoporosis as an associated risk of menopause. However, adolescent girls and young women are not exempted. A study conducted on 164 young college women by the researchers from the University of Arkansas in the United States revealed that 2% of the group has osteoporosis and 15% had significant low bone density and are at high risk of developing osteoporosis. Scientific findings also show that Asian women all over the world have a high incidence of osteoporosis due to their smaller frames, hence the lower bone mass and density compared with women of other national and ethnic groups.
Aside from menopause, there are several possible causes for bone loss and these include severe dieting, a lack of oestrogen leading to cessation of menstruation (amenorrhea), a dysfunction of the reproductive system, family history, low physical activity and a general poor diet. While medical treatments are available to address body dysfunctions, the importance of a healthy diet and lifestyle must be the basis of the management of bone health.
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