CLINICAL ENCOUNTERS
OSTEOPOROSIS
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Question
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Who is more commonly affected by osteoporosis?
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males
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females
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -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. After the menopause, oestrogen levels fall.
Detailed explanation-2: -Your chances of developing osteoporosis are greater if you are a woman. Women have less bone tissue and lose bone faster than men because of the changes that happen with menopause. Age. The older you are, the greater your risk of osteoporosis.
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