Which of the Following Statements Is a Correct Definition of Osteoporosis

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is a correct definition of osteoporosis?

• A) Bone mineral density between 1 and 2.5 standard deviations below the mean for a young adult woman
• B) Low bone mineral density attributable to sub-optimal bone growth in childhood and adolescence
• C) A skeletal disorder characterised by low bone mass and microarchitectural deterioration of bone tissue, with consequent increase in fragility and susceptibility to fracture
• D) An accelerated rate of bone loss

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