[Risk factors in osteoporosis: clinical and epidemiologic evidence]. / Factores de riesgo en la osteoporosis: evidencias clínicas y epidemiológicas.
Gac Med Mex
; 130(4): 231-40, 1994.
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em Es
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| ID: mdl-8964330
ABSTRACT
The mechanisms of bone loss involve a predominance of osteodestructive cell activity over bone repair. Age and gender are the most significant biological risk factors; perimenopausal women constitute the most susceptible population group. Hormone-related phenomena, such as pregnancies and lactational performance, as well as heredity and ethnic origin, are also associated with osteoporosis. Alcohol and caffeine have been linked with progressive bone demineralization. A reduced body mass increases the probability of fractures. Dietary factors, such as adequate intakes of calcium, phosphates, and vitamin D, exert a protective action while the effect of fluoride and dietary fiber is still controversial. A constant physical activity promotes an appropriate development and maintenance of bone mass and architecture.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Osteoporose
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
Es
Revista:
Gac Med Mex
Ano de publicação:
1994
Tipo de documento:
Article