Advancing age brings a progressive decline in bone mineral density and calcium content; this process is accelerated in women immediately following menopause. Which condition is commonly associated with this condition?

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Osteoporosis is commonly associated with a progressive decline in bone mineral density and calcium content, especially in women after menopause. Osteoarthritis and arthritis involve joint inflammation and degradation rather than bone mineral density loss. Epiphysitis is a condition that affects children and involves inflammation of the joint cartilage near the ends of long bones.

Advancing Age Brings a Progressive Decline in Bone Mineral Density