Does age increase the risk of all types of fractures?
Age does not increase the risk of all types of broken bones. The risk of a wrist fracture does not increase steadily with age. In women, wrist fractures are more common after menopause but then the risk remains the same and even declines after age 65. This may occur because older women tend to be less active in activities that lead to the types of falls that tend to cause wrist fractures. In addition, studies have shown that older women tend to fall differently than younger women. This happens as a result of having less strength and slower reflexes resulting in being less able to quickly extend their arms during a fall. At what age do I need to be concerned about my bones? Bone healthy actions should begin in childhood and continue throughout your lifetime. The earlier that prevention measures are taken, the more impact they will have on reducing your risk for osteoporosis. Still, it’s never too late to take action to promote healthy bones. Bone healthy actions are the keys to enable y
