The nurse working with older women knows that risk factors for osteoporosis include which of the following?

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Risk factors for osteoporosis can be found in Box 4-9 and include Asian (and Caucasian)ethnicity,excessive caffeine or alcohol use,and smoking.A small frame,not a large one,is a risk factor due to decreased stress on the bones.Regular activity (particularly weight-bearing exercise)is a preventative factor.

The Nurse Working with Older Women Knows That Risk Factors