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What is the population-based definition of osteoporosis?

  • A person with a bone mineral density 1.0 standard deviations lower than that of a young female
  • A person with a bone mineral density 2.5 standard deviations lower than that of a young female (correct)
  • A person with a bone mineral density 1.5 standard deviations lower than that of a young female
  • A person with a bone mineral density 3.5 standard deviations lower than that of a young female
  • What is the appearance of osteoporosis in terms of bone density and interconnectivity?

  • Increased density and interconnectivity of cortical bone
  • Reduced density and interconnectivity of trabecular bone (correct)
  • Reduced density and interconnectivity of cortical bone
  • Increased density and interconnectivity of trabecular bone
  • Who does osteoporosis predominantly affect?

  • Post-menopausal men
  • Adolescent women
  • Post-menopausal women (correct)
  • Pre-menopausal women
  • What is the consequence of hip and vertebral insufficiency fractures?

    <p>Major cause of morbidity, mortality, and reduction in quality of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of osteoporosis in Ireland?

    <p>~ 300,000 people in Ireland have osteoporosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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