TABLE 3

Osteoporosis risk factors

Major factorsMinor factors
Systemic corticosteroids for >3 months·year−1Body mass index <21
Prior vertebral compression fractureActive smoker
Chronic alcoholism
Aged >65 years
Hip fracture
Rib fracture
Menopause
Sedentariness
FEV1 <50% of theoretical value

FEV1: forced expiratory volume in 1 s.