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Risk Factors of Hypothyroidism

If you're concerned about your risk of developing hypothyroidism, there are two main factors to consider—age and sex. Your chances of being hypothyroid increase with age, and they are greater if you're a woman. Hypothyroidism occurs primarily in women older than 50. Besides age and sex, your risk for hypothyroidism is increased if:

Risk Factors for Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis, or bone loss, affects people of all different ages and backgrounds. But there are certain risk factors that may make you more susceptible to developing osteoporosis. Some of the most common osteoporosis risk factors are often unavoidable; that is, you can't control their occurrence. These factors include:

Type 1 Diabetes Risk Factors

Type 2 Diabetes Risk Factors

 
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