Which of the following is true of osteoporosis?
A. Osteoporosis typically affects people aged between 15 and 30 years.
B. Osteoporosis is a condition associated with increased bone mass.
C. Women are more likely to be affected by osteoporosis than men are.
D. Tall and fat women are more likely to develop osteoporosis than women who are lean and have short statures.
Answer: C
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