Transcript Osteoporosis

Brian Kassa
Grade 12
Osteoporosis is a disease in which
bones become fragile and are more
likely to break.
Usually occurs in the hip, spine, and wrist
-Hip and spine
fractures are a
major
concern…almost
always require
surgery and
hospitalization
-Spine fractures have serious
consequences such as loss of
height, severe back pain &
deformity.
-A major public threat for more then
28 million Americans. 80% are
women.
-One of two women and one in eight
men over 50 will have osteoporosis
related fracture.
-Estimated cost for osteoporotic
associated fractures is $38 million per
day
 Suspected that while you are young
body makes new bones faster then it
breaks down old ones.
 As you age, this process slows down &
you start loosing bone faster then you
can make it.
 Risk for osteoporosis depends on how
much bone mass you attained between
ages 25-35 & how fast you loose it.
Certain people are more likely to
develop this disease than others:
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Females with thin or small frames
Family history of osteoporosis
Post menopause
Anorexia Nervosa or Bulimia
Low testosterone in men
Inactive lifestyle
Cont…….
 Advanced age
 Diet low in calcium
 Use of certain medications
 Excessive use of alcohol
 Cigarette smoking
Are your bones healthy?
Normal bone
Osteoporosis
 Bones are living tissue, they provide
structural support, protect vital
organs, and store calcium.
 Until age 30, we store & build bone
effectively.
 As aging advances, bones begin to
break down faster than they are
formed.
 Accelerates after menopause.
Estrogen is the hormone that
protects against bone loss.
Detecting osteoporosis
 No symptom to this disease
 Many people don’t know they have
it until they break a bone
 Bone Density Test can determine if
you have this disease
 Determines rate of bone loss
 Predicts chances of future fractions
 Can detect osteoporosis before a
fracture occurs
The National Osteoporosis Foundation
recommends you have a bone density test
if…….
 You use medications that
cause osteoporosis
 You have type 1 diabetes,
liver disease, kidney
disease, or a family history
 You experience early
menopause
 Your post menopausal,
over 50, and have at least
one risk factor
 Your postmenopausal over
65 and never had a test.
Facts For Teens
“Yo man, what’s the
fuss all about?”
 One of two American
women will get
osteoporosis
 Causes bones to
become soft and weak
 Fractures & breaks
occur during ordinary
activities
 A.K.A Brittle Bone
Disease
 ½ of adult skeleton is formed
during teenage years
 Less than ½ of all teens get
enough calcium, for girls about
only 15% get enough
 Building bones as teenagers
reduces the risk of bone fractures
when you are older
What are my chances of getting
osteoporosis?
 Get enough calcium?
 Smoking causes bone
loss
 Teens drinking too
many soft drinks drink
less milk
 Female?
 Females 4x more likely
to develop osteoporosis
Cont….
 Race – African Americans have lower
risk because their bones are usually
stronger then Caucasian & Asians
 Family history
 Too little physical activity
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Regular physical activity that puts weight
on your bones
 Walking
 Running
 Sports
 Dance
You can prevent osteoporosis by……
 Eating lots of calcium
rich foods.
 Milk
 Yogurt & cheese
 Calcium fortified foods
(i.e.) orange juice
 Green leafy vegetables
 tofu
 Calcium supplements
recommended during
your teens if you
don’t eat dairy
 Calcium is needed for
heart muscles and nerves
to function properly
 Inadequate amounts
contribute to osteoporosis
 Appropriate calcium
intake falls between 10002000 mg/day
 Follow the food guide
pyramid for dietary
calcium sources
 Comes from two sources
 Sun
 Fortified dairy products
 Egg yolks
 Saltwater fish
 Liver
 There is no cure
for osteoporosis,
but several
medications have
been approved.
Each stops bone
loss, increases
bone density, and
reduces fracture
risk.
 I maintain a diet rich in calcium & vitamin
D.
 I engage in weight bearing exercises.
 I don’t smoke and I limit my alcohol intake.
 I've considered hormone replacement or other
medications if I'm at risk.
 I’ve been educated about the risk of osteoporosis
by this awesome slide show.
Resources
Clip art media
Microsoft.com
And special thanks to…..
Tricia Fleming, Univ. of Ks. Dietetic intern
Tammy Beason, MS, RD Nutritional Ed.
Specialist, Family Nutritional Education
Program
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