Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by decreased bone mass and density, leading to an increased risk of bone fracture. It is more common in women, especially postmenopausal women, due to the loss of estrogen, which plays a key role in maintaining bone density. Osteoporosis is a leading cause of hip fractures in older women. Therefore, the best choice is D.

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Osteoporosis Is

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Osteoporosis is

A) less common in postmenopausal women with low amounts of estrogen.
B) more common in men than in women because of testosterone.
C) decreased susceptibility to bone fracture that comes with changes in bone mass.
D) a main cause of hip fractures in older women.

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