4. Risk Factors Thinness or small frame Family history of osteoporosis Being postmenopausal or having had early menopause Abnormal absence of menstrual periods Corticosteroid and antidepressant medications Eating disorders Low calcium intake Physical inactivity Smoking Excessive alcohol intake.
9. Osteoporosis is a "woman's disease." FALSE Osteoporosis is a normal part of aging. FALSE Osteoporosis can be life threatening.  TRUE I drink milk and take vitamins; I have nothing to worry about. FALSE There is no satisfactory treatment for osteoporosis and no hope for a cure. FALSE
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