Podiatry and Medical - Set 2

Answer − C − Of the listed choices, the risk factor that is most likely contributing to osteoporosis is cigarette smoking. The major risk factors for osteoporosis are family history, slender body build, fair skin, early menopause, sedentary lifestyle, cigarette smoking, medications (corticosteroids or L-thyroxine), more than two drinks of alcohol or caffeine per day, and low calcium intake.