骨质疏松症（osteoporosis）尽管多见于绝经后的女性，但男性亦可能发生。美国整形外科医师协会（The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons）认为，诱发男性患骨质疏松的主要因素如下：

１、烟酒过度。

２、缺乏运动。

３、体重偏轻。

４、摄入维生素D和/或钙不足。

５、经常服用抗惊厥药或糖皮质激素、肝素等药物。

６、年龄增大。

７、家族成员中有“脆骨症～fragile bones”的患者。

８、健康状况不佳，如患有哮喘、甲状腺疾病和/或类风湿性关节炎。

９、睾丸激素和/或雌激素水平偏低。

Health Tip: Osteoporosis Can Affect Men, Too

Risk factors for bone-thinning in males

By Diana Kohnle

 (HealthDay News) -- Although osteoporosis is more common in postmenopausal women, men are also vulnerable to thinning bones as they age.　The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons says risk factors for osteoporosis in men include:

１、Drinking excessive amounts of alcohol or using tobacco.

２、Not exercising regularly.

３、Having a low body-mass index.

４、Getting insufficient vitamin D and calcium.

５、Taking certain medications, including anticonvulsants, oral glucocorticoids or heparin.

６、Getting older.

７、Having a family history of fractures related to fragile bones.

８、Certain health conditions, including asthma, thyroid disorders or rheumatoid arthritis.

９、Having low levels of certain hormones, including testosterone or estrogen.