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. 2004;6(Suppl 6):S30–S34.

Table 1.

Etiologies of Osteoporosis in Men

Social Factors Chronic Diseases Endocrinopathies Malignancies Genetic Disorders
Low weight Liver Hyperthyroidism Multiple myeloma Hemophilia
Lack of exercise Kidneys Hyperparathyroidism Lymphoma Hemochromatosis
Diet low in calcium and vitamin D Gastrointestinal tract Cortisol excess Leukemia Idiopathic scoliosis
Alcohol use Pulmonary system Type 1 diabetes mellitus Osteogenesis imperfecta
Smoking Autoimmune system Primary or secondary gonadal insufficiency Thalassemia