Osteoporosis is a condition where bone mineral density decreases, weakening the bones and increasing the risk of fractures. The primary tissue target is bone, as the condition occurs due to an imbalance where bone resorption exceeds bone formation. Post-menopausal women and elderly adults are most at risk of osteoporosis, as bone loss tends to accelerate after menopause due to lower estrogen levels, and as people get older.

1. Bone Disorders Osteoporosis fully explain this homeostatic imbalance of bone being sure to
include (1) what is happening (2) what is the primary tissue target (be specific), (3) why the
condition may occur, and (4) who are the primary targets in our society and why.