Risk Factors of Osteoporosis

Abstract

Background: Osteoporosis is a disease of bones that leads to an increased risk of fracture. It is characterized by bone thinning and decreased bone density, it occurs mainly in women and elderly people. 
Aim: This  study was carried out to assess the most common risk factors of osteoporosis in Mosul city. 
Material & Methods: 
To achieve the aim of the present study a case-control design was adopted. Data collection was carried out during the period from the first of June to the first of December 2013. The study subjects were 166 persons from both sexes and different age groups; 108 healthy person(control group) and 58 osteoporotic cases diagnosed by DEXA. A special questionnaire form was prepared for collecting data from both cases and controls. 
Results: 
The present study showed a significant association between age, sedentary life, and early menopause with osteoporosis. Also some drugs (contraceptive pills, thyroxin, steroids, proton pump inhibitors, cytotoxics, B. blockers and & metformin and some diseases (DM,CVD,RA), these drugs and diseases exhibited high odd ratios but without significant association.    
Conclusion: 
The present study concluded that there is a significant association of age, sedentary life, and early menopause with osteoporosis, in addition to some drugs and diseases.