4. Calcium Deficiency
Chronic lack of calcium can cause calcium deficiency disease, also known as hypocalcemia. This disease develops when there are low levels of calcium in the blood over an extended time period. When a person suffers from a calcium deficiency for an extended period, several body systems will suffer negative side effects.
Calcium deficiency can cause weak bones in the mouth, brain alterations, cataracts, and even brittle bone diseases. All of these factors can cause buckle fractures or increase the chances of a buckle fracture occurring during regular activity.
Calcium deficiency can also cause osteoporosis and osteopenia. Both of these diseases increase the risks of buckle fractures and bone breaks. Though buckle fractures typically occur in children, people of any age who are suffering from calcium deficiency are at risk of buckle fractures.
Maintaining a proper diet that is rich in calcium and nutrients regardless of age will help keep your bones strong and healthy.