Question

How is osteoporosis caused

Answer 1

Osteoporosis occurs when there is an imbalance between new bone formation and old bone resorption. The body may fail to form enough new bone, or too much old bone may be reabsorbed, or both. Two essential minerals for normal bone formation are calcium and phosphate.

Answer 2

Osteoporosis is caused due to the following reasons :-

• Insufficient calcium intake
• Amenorrhoea
• eating disorders