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Osteoporosis is caused by all, except?

A
Sarcoidosis
B
Old age
C
Hypoparathyroidism
D
Steroid therapy
High-Yield Explanation
In sarcoidosis the osteoporosis process is usually due to use of steroids. This means choice a and d is correct. Osteoporosis occurs more frequently with increasing age as bone tissue is lost progressively. In women, the loss of ovarian function at menopause (typically about age 50) precipitates rapid bone loss.

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