Women with predisposing factors for osteoporosis
During case presentation at your clinic, you are reviewing four women with predisposing factors for osteoporosis. Which patient is least likely to be at risk for osteoporosis?
A. Nehineza, an overweight African American female with family history of uterine cancer
B. Cristina, a Hispanic woman living a sedentary life
C. Park-Gim-Ka, an underweight Asian woman with a history of tobacco use
D. Skylar, a Caucasian woman experiencing early onset of menopause.
(BMD). Furthermore, studies have indicated that consuming a balanced diet rich in essential vitamins and minerals such as calcium and Vitamin D can help improve overall BMD by increasing bone formation rate; this could explain why an underweight person would be less likely to suffer from decreased BMD compared to individuals who have higher BMIs. Last but not least, although early onset menopause can accelerate bone loss due to decline in estrogen levels during perimenopausal period, Skylar’s advanced age puts her at a greater risk than other three patients given that postmenopausal women are more susceptible to developing the disease over time if left untreated or managed poorly.