CLINICAL ENCOUNTERS
OSTEOPOROSIS
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Men
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Women
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Women. Women are more at risk of developing osteoporosis than men because the hormone changes that happen at the menopause directly affect bone density. The female hormone oestrogen is essential for healthy bones.
Detailed explanation-2: -Of the estimated 10 million Americans with osteoporosis, about eight million or 80% are women. Approximately one in two women over age 50 will break a bone because of osteoporosis.
Detailed explanation-3: -Osteoporosis-a weakening of the bones-is mostly age-related. As we age, new bone formation slows, making bones more fragile. Women are at higher risk for osteoporosis at a younger age partly because their skeletons tend to be smaller than men. In addition, loss of estrogen at menopause helps accelerate bone loss.