CLINICAL ENCOUNTERS
OSTEOPOROSIS
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Question
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At what age does senile osteoporosis (II) affect?
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Over 30 years.
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Over 70 years.
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Under 50 years.
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None
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -B Senile Osteoporosis (Type II) Type II (senile) osteoporosis (Fig. 4) occurs both in men and in women who are more than 75 years old.
Detailed explanation-2: -While people of all races and ethnic groups can develop osteoporosis, certain groups are more likely to develop the disease. Osteoporosis affects about one in five women over age 50, but only one in 20 men.
Detailed explanation-3: -Senile osteoporosis is bone loss that results from aging. It may cause no symptoms at first, but it can lead to fractures and difficulty moving. Senile osteoporosis causes bone loss, and it develops as an adult grows older. It can weaken bones and increase the risk of fractures and other injuries.
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