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Does cortical bone density decrease with age?

By age 90, women have experienced a 30-50% loss of cortical bone, while men face a 20-30% loss. The simple answer to the question, **does cortical bone density decrease with age?** is a definitive yes, but the process is more complex than simple bone loss, involving intricate micro-architectural changes.

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What causes cortical bone loss? Exploring the key factors

Approximately 80% of the adult skeleton is comprised of cortical, or compact, bone. So, what causes cortical bone loss? This weakening process is a result of unbalanced bone remodeling, where bone resorption outpaces bone formation, leading to increased porosity and thinner bone walls, particularly as we get older.

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