Chapter 6, Problem 6.4.4AYLO

Summary Introduction

To analyze:

The definition of osteoporosis and the reason for it being a serious matter of concern for the elderly.

Introduction:

Osteoporosis is the bone disorder mainly occurs in old age due to the decline in bone density. The bones of men and women begin to decline after certain age. The loss of bone mass and strength begins after menopause in women. Women lose 8% of bone mass per decade and men lose 3% per decade. This decline results in osteoporosis in old age.