Which of the following statements is true regarding osteoporosis?
A) It typically affects more males than females.
B) More than 80% of the patients diagnosed present with increased blood calcium levels.
C) It decreases in incidence with age.
D) It is the most common cause of generalized metabolic osteopenia.
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