Frequency of occurrence of modifiable risk factors for osteoporosis in young people

The prevalence of modifiable risk factors for osteoporosis has been studied in young people. The study included 396 (75.1%) women and 131 (24.9%) men, for a total of 527 people. A questionnaire was developed that included questions on physical activity, nutrition, lifestyle, and the presence of bad habits. The following frequency of occurrence of risk factors was established: 233 (44.2%) people had one risk factors 166 (31.5%) - two, 92 (17.5%) - three, 36 (6.8%) people had four. The majority of respondents (425 (80.6%) people) had insufficient dietary calcium intake (56.2% of the age norm). The results of the study demonstrate a high prevalence of modifiable risk factors in young people, which undoubtedly indicates the need for preventive measures to prevent the development of osteoporosis and its complications in the future. Keywords: osteoporosis, young age, risk factors, vitamin D, calcium, physical activity.