Osteoporosis is a serious health threat to millions, the majority of which are women.Which factors place a woman in a higher risk category?

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The risk for osteoporosis greatly increases with aging, as bone density naturally decreases over time. Menopause exacerbates this risk for women as they experience a significant decline in estrogen levels, which plays a critical role in maintaining bone density. Therefore, midlife and peri-menopause (C) and puberty and menstruation (B) are not considered the highest risk factors as they do not involve significant declines in estrogen levels. Adolescence and menarche (A) are also not considered high-risk factors for osteoporosis.

Osteoporosis Is a Serious Health Threat to Millions, the Majority