Which of the Following Statements About Osteoporosis Is True

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about osteoporosis is true?

• A) A family history of osteoporosis increases risk of the condition.
• B) Overweight and obese women have an increased risk of the condition.
• C) By the late sixties, the decline in bone mass is two to five times greater in men than in women.
• D) Asian Americans are the most susceptible to the condition.

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