Osteoporosis in women is more dangerous than cancer

Reports show that the number of osteoporosis patients in my country has increased by 300% in the past 30 years. Among them, young people, especially young women, account for a considerable proportion. Researchers from the International Osteoporosis Federation (IOF) have predicted that by 2050, one in three women will suffer from osteoporosis.

Loose bones in women are more dangerous than breast cancer

"Everyone is concerned about breast cancer and heart disease, but the incidence of fractures in women is actually higher. If you add up the incidence of common hip, vertebral disc and wrist fractures, the resulting fracture incidence is more common than the high-profile diseases listed above." Speaking of women's bone problems, Hou Yong, associate professor of orthopedics at Shandong University Qilu Hospital, said.

Recently, there were about 20 patients who came to the hospital outpatient department, among which 2/3 were women, and most of them complained of back pain.

It is not uncommon for a woman to break a bone just by sneezing, experts say. Some women may even break a bone just by stretching their arms when drying their blankets or simply getting off a bus, causing them to be unable to sleep due to the pain. The main cause of compression fractures is osteoporosis.

Weight loss makes white-collar workers' bones 30 years older

Most young osteoporosis patients are women. On the one hand, it is because of women's special physiological reasons. On the other hand, it is because many women develop unhealthy living habits in pursuit of beauty.

Experts say that rapid weight loss will affect bone density. While losing fat, bone mass will also decrease. Adipose tissue can be converted into estrogen through biochemical reactions, increasing intestinal absorption of calcium, promoting bone formation, and preventing osteoporosis. Therefore, people who are too thin are more prone to osteoporosis and fractures.

Drinking fruit vinegar to lose weight is popular among white-collar workers nowadays, which can also lead to reduced bone density.

No more squatting to wash clothes leads to poor bone quality

In fact, as a common disease, there are many factors that lead to osteoporosis, such as disease, low calcium intake, drug effects, lack of sunlight, family history, etc. For young people, getting this problem is closely related to their lifestyle.

"Ten years ago, people mainly traveled by bicycle or on foot, but now people travel by car. Ten years ago, toilets were squat toilets, but now they are basically sit-down toilets. Women used to squat to do laundry and veggies, but now they don't have to do many housework themselves." Experts point out that these changes are related to the increase in fractures. They once compared and found that strong squatting ability plays a big role in reducing fractures.

Some young people are under great pressure at work and often smoke, drink coffee, or drink strong tea to stay awake, which can lead to osteoporosis in the long run.

Avoiding the sun for fair skin will hinder calcium absorption

"Urban women also have a not-so-good habit, which is to avoid the sun in order to have fair skin. You know, in order for the calcium in food to be absorbed by the human body, vitamin D is indispensable, and the main source of vitamin D is sunlight." While thick sunscreen blocks ultraviolet rays, it also wastes the calcium that people take in.

At the same time, the risk of osteoporosis in pregnant women is 30%-40%. Because a considerable portion of the existing calcium in the expectant mother's body will be "lost" into the baby's body, promoting his growth. There is a saying that goes, "10 out of 10 expectant mothers are calcium deficient," which is exactly what this means.

Experts suggest that if you are too thin, do not exercise regularly, do not get enough sunlight for a long time, have symptoms such as hand cramps, lower back and knee pain when sleeping or not exercising, it is best to go to the hospital to check your bone density.

Before the age of 30, you should save more bone mass for the future

Experts remind that young women should have a balanced diet, exercise properly and get more sun exposure to "store" more bone mass before the age of 30.

Osteoporosis has an unpleasant name called "silent epidemic" because it is a hidden disease and less than 60% of people have bone pain symptoms. Many young patients are discovered during physical examinations or treatment for other diseases.

A large number of studies have shown that weight-bearing exercise is most effective for strengthening bones. Mountain climbing, climbing stairs, skipping rope, basketball, volleyball, etc. are all good weight-bearing exercises.

Another thing is dietary intake. Li Xiaoguang made a list of foods that are easy to buy - dairy products, green leafy vegetables, fish, cheese, wheat, soy flour, almonds, dried figs, green leafy vegetables, hazelnuts, ice cream, milk, yogurt, and soy flour.

Foods rich in phosphorus: cocoa powder, fish meal, peanut meal, soybean meal, poultry, pumpkin seeds, beef, cheese, fish, seafood, lamb, liver, nuts, peanut butter, pork, and whole grain flour.