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Risk factors for osteoporosis include aging, being female, low body weight, low sex hormones or menopause, smoking, and some medications. Prevention and treatment include calcium and vitamin D, exercise, and osteoporosis medications. latest headlines Top Stories Osteoporosis Fractures May Be Deadlier for Men Older Bones Benefit From Dairy Plus Vitamin D Hip Fracture's Link to Early Death May Last Years Can Your Medication Affect Your Bone Health? More Articles Related WebMD CommunityCommunity. Experts. Support. Message Boards 'Do I Need a Bone Density Test?' ' Are There Long-Term Effects of Osteoporosis Medications?' 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