Tobacco-induced osteoporosis is on the rise among middle age. They often start consuming tobacco in their teens and by the age of 35-40 years, they get this disease.
What Smoking does to your Bones
Prof Shah Waliullah, senior faculty at the orthopedic department of King George’s Medical University (KGMU), said, ’Bones have two types of cells called osteoclasts and osteoblasts. They are responsible for making and breaking bones. Osteoclasts are the cells that break bones in so that they can be remodeled, while osteoblasts form new bones after breakage done by the prior and this procedure keeps going on continuously.’
About Lifestyle and Osteoporosis
Encyclopedia section of medindia briefly explains about Lifestyle and Osteoporosis
Encyclopedia section of medindia briefly explains about Lifestyle and Osteoporosis
‘Quitting smoking and other forms of tobacco consumption while maintaining a healthy lifestyle can prevent osteoporosis.’
However, it is seen that in those who consume tobacco for a long time, be it in the form of smoking or chewing, the number of osteoclasts increases while osteoblasts decrease. Eventually, it causes Osteoporosis because bone density goes down. Source-IANS
Quiz on Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a debilitating condition that affects all the bones. However, the bones of the hip, wrists and spine are most affected. Learn more about the debilitating disease of Osteoporosis by taking this quiz.
Osteoporosis is a debilitating condition that affects all the bones. However, the bones of the hip, wrists and spine are most affected. Learn more about the debilitating disease of Osteoporosis by taking this quiz.
Osteoporosis Risk Chart
Osteoporosis (Bone Disease) Risk Chart predicts your risk of developing osteoporosis that leads to brittle bones and fracture. Diet rich in calcium and vitamin D prevents osteoporosis.
Osteoporosis (Bone Disease) Risk Chart predicts your risk of developing osteoporosis that leads to brittle bones and fracture. Diet rich in calcium and vitamin D prevents osteoporosis.
Top Foods for Strong Bones
As we get older, our bones start becoming weak, especially in women after menopause. To keep your bones strong, here is the list of recommended top foods.
As we get older, our bones start becoming weak, especially in women after menopause. To keep your bones strong, here is the list of recommended top foods.
