Was This an Example of Longitudinal or Cross-Sectional Research

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Short Answer

Was this an example of longitudinal or cross-sectional research?

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Definitions:

Osteoporosis

A bone disease characterized by decreased bone mass and density, leading to increased risk of fractures, often occurring with age.

Bone Density

A measure of the amount of minerals (such as calcium) contained in a certain volume of bone, indicating its strength and risk of fracture.

Brittleness

describes a material's tendency to fracture or break without significant deformation or distortion.

Integrity Versus Despair

A stage of psychosocial development in late adulthood, as proposed by Erik Erikson, where individuals reflect on their lives, leading to either a sense of fulfilment or a sense of despair.