Osteoporosis in Youth: The Silent Consequence of Modern Lifestyles

Individuals suffering from osteoporosis are developing the disease at a younger age as a result of remaining indoors for lengthy periods and using steroids at random (1^✔ ✔Trusted Source
Glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis

Go to source). While Indians are more prone to osteoporosis at a younger age, starting as early as 40 years, doctors stated they were observing an increase in fractures and bone density loss (slow progression to osteoporosis), leading to a lower quality of life.

Sedentary Lifestyles and Silent Threats of Osteoporosis

According to experts at the state-run Gandhi Hospital, every sixth patient presenting to the orthopedic department shows some sort of bone density decrease. The figures are comparable at private hospitals as well.

Doctors indicated that the primary cause of joint aches in children was their inactive lifestyle.

Osteoporosis causes a slow loss of bone mass with no obvious indications or symptoms, resulting in bones that are so weak that even mild falls can result in a fracture (2^✔ ✔Trusted Source
Osteoporosis

Go to source). A fracture can occur even when there is no strain.

Unseen and Underestimated Dangers of Bone Fractures

"Fracture susceptibility is primarily seen in hip, spine, and wrist bones, all of which cause functional limitations, reduced quality of life, loss of independence, and inability to do personal work." These fractures can sometimes go unnoticed, increasing the risk of infection and death. Apart from smoking, some medicines, and lack of exercise, indiscriminate use of steroids is a major cause," said Dr. Balavardhan Reddy, orthopaedic specialist, adding that every fifth patient over the age of 35 who visited the clinic had low bone density.

References:

1. Glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis - (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26509049/)
2. Osteoporosis - (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28722930/)

Source-Medindia