Which of the Following Statements About Osteoporosis Is True

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about osteoporosis is true?

• A)Osteoporosis is indicative of an underlying health problem.
• B)The most common site for osteoporosis fractures is in the long bones.
• C)Women who are of African descent have the highest risk for osteoporosis.
• D)A high risk of death follows an osteoporosis-related hip fracture.

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