All of the following factors put women at higher risk than men for osteoporosis EXCEPT
A) testosterone in males helps maintain bone mass in men as they age.
B) women live an average of five years longer than men, and bone loss increases with age.
C) falling estrogen levels after menopause accelerate bone loss.
D) many women strive to stay thin and keep their body weight low in their youth, which can result in lower bone density.
Answer: A
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