Are you at risk from impaired bone health?

Many health conditions and some long term medications can cause poor bone health.

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If any of these apply to you or a family member, an EchoS REMS bone health assessment is appropriate:

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• being female

• being "perimenopausal" (mid-40 to mid-50 years of age)

• having a fracture after 50 yrs of age

• having a parent who has osteoporosis or who has had a hip fracture

• early menopause (before the age of 45, either naturally or surgically)

• smoker

• heavy drinker

• low testosterone (men)

• taking steroid medication

• rheumatoid arthritis

• thyroid disease

• chronic liver disease

• chronic kidney disease

• diabetes

• malabsorption of food issues (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis, coeliac disease etc)

• dairy-free diets without calcium from other food sources

• past or present eating disorder

• sedentary lifestyle

• low body weight or small stature

• no periods for 6+ months

• some medications such as proton pump inhibitors