Though osteoporosis affects both genders, women, particularly young women, should pay special attention due to the rapid bone loss that can occur in the years immediately following menopause. Hormonal changes that start in young adulthood set the stage for future bone health. Measures taken during these formative years can have profound impacts on reducing the risk of osteoporosis later in life.
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