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Answer: C - Hormone level is a modifiable risk factor in the prevention of osteoporosis.

Naturally or surgically caused early menopause can increase the risk of developing osteoporosis. Hormone replacement therapy can be given to prevent osteoporosis.

Gender, age, and body size cannot be modified.

Women are more affected than men because of the thin bones and rapid loss of bone mass after menopause.

Small thin bone size is more prone than thick sized bones.