Younger Alcoholic Men At Risk For Osteoporosis

Low bone mass, or osteoporosis, is a known consequence of alcoholism, especially in older alcoholics. However, a new study shows that younger male alcoholics are also at increased risk for osteoporosis. People with osteoporosis, no matter what the cause, are at an increased risk for fractures and poor fracture healing.

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Filed under: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs on December 2nd, 2008