Who is at Risk

Postmenopausal women with any of the following factors may be at increased risk for developing osteoporosis*:

Women who:

• are Caucasian or Asian
• are thin or have a small build
• have a family history of osteoporosis
• underwent early menopause (before age 45)
• are smokers
• are inactive
• are chronic users of medications such as steroids, excessive thyroid hormone, and certain anticonvulsants
• consume excessive alcohol

* Women with none of the above risk factors can still develop osteoporosis.