Which of the Following Is NOT a Gender-Specific Factor Affecting

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a gender-specific factor affecting the risk of developing osteoporosis?

• A) Hormonal changes as men age do not affect bone density as dramatically as they do for women.
• B) On average, women live longer than men.
• C) Men have a lower absolute bone density than women.
• D) Men experience social pressure to lift weights to "bulk up."

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