Why Women Are More Susceptible to Osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a silent condition that makes bones weak and porous. As a result, fracture risk is increased. However, studies found that osteoporosis affects women more. While both sexes experience bone loss with age, women are four times more likely to develop osteoporosis than men. This increased vulnerability can be attributed to a confluence of biological and hormonal factors. Let us have a look at some of the reasons why osteoporosis risk is higher in women.
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