Eighty Percent of People Who Are Diagnosed with Osteoporosis Are

Eighty percent of people who are diagnosed with osteoporosis are women. What is the simple explanation for this phenomenon?

A) During menopause, women lose oestrogen and this puts women at a greater risk for the development of osteoporosis.
B) Women have two X chromosomes and it is known that an inoculating factor for the development of osteoporosis is the Y chromosome.
C) Men have higher levels of testosterone and higher levels of testosterone to combat the development of osteoporosis.
D) Women often live a lifestyle that puts them at greater risk for the development of osteoporosis as compared to men.