A Prospective Observational Study Is Carried Out to Determine the Factors

question 187

Multiple Choice

A prospective observational study is carried out to determine the factors that influence bone mass and fracture risk. A large number of volunteers provide detailed demographic and clinical information, and bone mass is tracked over time. The data collected from two distinct groups of women are shown below. Which of the following factors is most likely present in group A?

• A)Early menopause
• B)Increased physical activity
• C)Lower body mass index
• D)Positive smoking history
• E)Use of glucocorticoids