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…showed last 75 words of 308 total…A family history, Smoking, alcohol use, no exercise, thin body, low in calcium, decreasing levels of estrogen, and having certain medical conditions are factors of having a high risk for osteoporosis. Healthy habits help prevent osteoporosis. Young women need to take steps to prevent complications. If a person already has osteoporosis healthy habits can help slow the process. Usually older people do not have enough calcium in their diet and need to take calcium supplements.