Which of the following individuals is most at risk for type I osteoporosis?
a. A 67-year-old Asian man, 5 feet 5 inches, weight 140 lb
b. A 67-year-old Asian woman, 5 feet, weight 105 lb
c. A 50-year-old white woman, 5 feet 7 inches, weight 160 lb
d. A 68-year-old African-American woman, 5 feet 2 inches, weight 140 lb
B
Type I osteoporosis is related to a lack of estrogen. White women with fair complexions and white and Asian women with small body types are at the highest risk. A postmenopausal Asian with a small body frame is at the highest risk. Responses A, C, and D are incorrect.
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