Abstract:

Background: Osteoporosis, an ageing bone disease, where the bone mineral density and bone mass decreases leading to decrease in the bone strength ,is a leading cause of bone fracture among the older population. Multiple risk factors participate in developing the osteoporosis which include age, gender, previous fractures, family history of osteoporosis diet deficient in calcium, sedentary lifestyle, Body Mass Index (BMI) ,smoking, corticosteroid medication, or having hyperparathyroidism and chronic liver disease. The present study was conducted to assess prevalence of osteoporosis and to determine its risk factors in Al Ahsa district of Saudi Arabia in order to control and manage this condition.

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