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Which population is most at risk for osteoporosis?
Which population is most at risk for osteoporosis?
- Children
- Young adults
- Postmenopausal women (correct)
- Men over the age of 50
What are the chief clinical manifestations of osteoporosis?
What are the chief clinical manifestations of osteoporosis?
- Vertebral and hip fractures (correct)
- Joint pain and swelling
- Fatigue and weakness
- Numbness and tingling
How is osteoporosis diagnosed?
How is osteoporosis diagnosed?
- By measuring blood calcium levels
- By assessing bone density (correct)
- By performing a physical examination
- By evaluating joint mobility
