The Skeletal and Muscle systems. Tutorial ? Question
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When people lose too much bone density as they age-or never reach peak bone density o begin with-they can
develop a condition called osteoporosis. People with osteoporosis have what are called br tle bones and an
increased risk of fractures. Anyone can get osteoporosis, but the following groups are mos suscep ible:
• all women over age 50 (Women are four times more likely than men to develop osteoorosis.
• people with a small skeletal frame
Why do you think these groups have a high risk of osteoporosis?
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