Does smoking increase the risk fractures in people? Yes it does.
Risk of fractures in smokers is increased by nearly 2 times compared to non smokers.(1)
Smoking in any form active or passive are equally dangerous.
People with prolonged history of smoking are at high risk of hip fractures after a fall.(1)
Know how nicotine affects your bones
Nicotine stimulates the cells which break down the bone and inhibits the cells which help in bone formation leading to weaker bones.
Smoking causes a decrease in the bone mineral density( makes bone weak), which inturn increases the risk of fractures in smokers.
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References:
Kanis JA, Johnell O, Oden A, Johansson H, De Laet C, Eisman JA, Fujiwara S, Kroger H, McCloskey EV, Mellstrom D, Melton LJ, Pols H, Reeve J, Silman A, Tenenhouse A. Smoking and fracture risk: a meta-analysis. Osteoporos Int. 2005 Feb;16(2):155-62. doi: 10.1007/s00198-004-1640-3. Epub 2004 Jun 3. PMID: 15175845.
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