Which of the following statements about osteoporosis is TRUE?
A) Although osteoporosis can be disfiguring, it is not painful.
B) About 20% of older adults who suffer a hip fracture die within 1 year.
C) The mortality rate following an osteoporotic fracture is higher for women than for men.
D) The rate of osteoporotic fractures in both men and women is higher worldwide than it is in the United States.

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About 20% of older adults who suffer a hip fracture die within 1 year, making it a serious and potentially life-threatening condition.

Note: A is false as osteoporosis can cause pain, especially if there is a fracture. C is true as the mortality rate following an osteoporotic fracture is higher for women than for men. D is false as the rate of osteoporotic fractures is actually higher in the United States than in many other countries.

Which of the Following Statements About Osteoporosis Is TRUE