In aging women, the reduction in bone strength known as ________ is often caused by a combination of inactivity, low dietary calcium intake, and diminished circulating estrogen levels.

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Osteoporosis is the reduction in bone strength commonly observed in aging women due to factors such as low dietary calcium intake, inactivity, and diminished estrogen levels. Arthritis is a joint disorder, lipolysis is the breakdown of fat, and ossification is the process of bone formation, none of which are directly related to the reduction in bone strength observed in osteoporosis. Abrasion is the process of wearing away something by friction, which is also not related to osteoporosis.

In Aging Women, the Reduction in Bone Strength Known as ________