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When people lose too much bone density as they age-or never reach peak bone density to begin with-they can develop a condition called osteoporosis. People with osteoporosis have what are called brittle bones and an increased risk of fractures. Anyone can get osteoporosis, but the following groups are most susceptible:

all women over age 50 (Women are four times more likely than men to develop osteoporosis.)

people with a small skeletal frame

Why do you think these groups have a high risk of osteoporosis?

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Bitsy

10 September, 17:08

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When people lose too much bone density as they age-or never reach peak bone density to begin with-they can develop a condition called osteoporosis. People with osteoporosis have what are called brittle bones and an increased risk of fractures. Anyone can get osteoporosis, but the following groups are most susceptible:

all women over age 50 (Women are four times more likely than men to develop osteoporosis.)

people with a small skeletal frame

Why do you think these groups have a high risk of osteoporosis?

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Melvin Taylor · Answer 1

I think their diet might have a lot to do with it as you age you have to watch your sugar, cholesterol, salt more their someone in their 20s or 30s might.