Women are at the highest risk of developing osteoporosis. However, men and children can also be affected. Furthermore, athletes who overtrain, those who develop eating disorders, or a combination of both can be at greater risk.
Women
Why are more women affected by bone loss than men?
Men
One in four men over 50 will break bones during their lifetime due to Osteoporosis.
Children
Is your Child or Teenager at risk of Osteoporosis?
Athletes
Osteoporosis and/or osteopenia in athletes is associated with: the age of onset of training; duration; intensity
Irish Osteoporosis Charter
The Irish Osteoporosis Society is calling on you to support the Irish Osteoporosis Society, by signing our Irish Osteoporosis Charter.
