40 – 65: At Risk

65+ : High Risk

The older you are, the more likely you are to have osteoporosis. Around 75% of fractures due to osteoporosis happen in people aged 65 and over.

High Risk

You are at greater risk if your parents had osteoporosis or a broken hip.

High Risk

If you’ve broken a bone after a minor fall, this is a sign that you may have osteoporosis.

High Risk

Oestrogen has a protective effect on bone, and with menopause women start to lose bone at a faster rate. That’s why women who have early menopause (before age 45) or have had a hysterectomy, are at greater risk.

High Risk

These diseases may weaken bones and increase the risk of osteoporosis and fractures.