All of the following are true of osteomalacia except:

a. it occurs in adults.
b. it is not caused by decreased mineral content of bone
c. it often leads to fractures of weight-bearing bones
d. it causes bone pain, muscle aches and weakness


Ans: b. it is not caused by decreased mineral content of bone

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