Blacks have the lowest incidence of osteoporosis in the American population. The reason is unknown. Although it may be related to their generally having an increased bone mass. Small or petite persons . The smaller a person is at maturity, the higher the risk of developing osteoporosis.
Smaller bones provide smaller reserves of calcium to the body.
Sedentary persons . Exercise is essential for bone health. Disuse osteoporosis is the loss of bone mass because the bone does not bear weight. This problem occurs in those bedridden, in bones in a cast after breaking, and in astronauts in a weightless environment. Nonmilk drinkers and constant dieters .