Storage of Minerals in Bone Discussion
The normal storage of minerals is part of the structural integrity of the bone. Over time, minerals are lost, causing the bone to become thinner, weaker, and prone to fractures. Fractures occur due to direct trauma to a bone and when a bone is no longer firm because of disease. Osteoporosis is a condition of decreased bone mineral density making the bone porous and increasing the risk of fractures. A fracture can be sudden and spontaneous may occur in various parts of the body such as humerous, pelvic, vertebrae, or other bones. Risk factors of osteoporosis are family history, increased age, female gender, obesity, early menopause, nulliparity, arthritis, liver or kidney injury, smoker Greens & Falkner (2018).