• April 25, 2024

Although the problems of bones they are almost always related to women, they are not exclusive, so more and more doctors are given the task of making known why mens they suffer osteoporosis and what can they do?

According to data released by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) , one third of all hip fractures throughout the world they occur in the mens , and have mortality rates of up to 37% in the first year after the accident.

It is estimated that the lifetime risk of suffering a fracture osteoporosis in men older than 50 it is up to 27%, higher than that of developing prostate cancer, "he says. John A. Kanis , president of the foundation.

Factors vs. bones

Peter Ebeling , head of the department of medicine of the Monash University , in his report entitled "Osteoporosis in men: why change needs to happen" , indicates that in Mexico by 2020, an increase in the incidence of hip fracture , equivalent to 11,700 cases per year.

In order to begin to eradicate this increase, the first thing is to know the causes of the osteoporosis in man, which according to said report are.

1. Cushing's syndrome or chronic use of corticosteroids

2. Excessive consumption of alcohol (more than two units per day)

3. Hypogonadism primary or secondary (low testosterone levels)

4. Inadequate intake of calcium (less than 600mg per day)

5. Deficit / insufficiency vitamin D

6. Smoking

7. Family background

Fortunately, most of the causes of osteoporosis can be prevented, leaving alcohol and tobacco or ingesting through medical supervision the necessary amounts of nutrients that the bones they need.

In addition information of the National Institutes of Health , points out that perform exercise At least 30 minutes a day helps strengthen the bones at any age, so even walking has a positive impact. Like a diet rich in calcium Y vitamin D .

For all the above, it is important not to underestimate the fact that mens they suffer osteoporosis , and from today put hands to action for your prevention and treatment.

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