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What is the population-based definition of osteoporosis?
A person with a bone mineral density 2.5 standard deviations lower than that of a young female
What is the appearance of osteoporosis in terms of bone density and interconnectivity?
Reduced density and interconnectivity of trabecular bone
Who does osteoporosis predominantly affect?
Post-menopausal women
What is the consequence of hip and vertebral insufficiency fractures?
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What is the significance of osteoporosis in Ireland?
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