06/11/2024
I get a lot of bone health questions from my patients. It’s understandable – osteoporosis is a debilitating health condition that affects many older women and some men. A commonly overlooked risk factor is excessive alcohol consumption, which unfortunately, is rising among older Americans women. More older women are consuming alcohol in excess and being diagnosed with osteoporosis. Learn more about the connection between and bone health.
When you think of osteoporosis, you probably imagine a frail, older woman. After all, osteoporosis is most often associated with thin, older women with small bone structures. White and Asian women tend to have a higher risk than Black and Latina women, but their risk also is significant.