Which groups are at increased risk for Paget's disease?

• A. Adults over 60
• B. Cat owners and males
• C. Children under 5
• D. Vegetarians

Answer: (B)

Paget's disease of bone tends to affect older adults and is more common in men, with peak incidence in the later decades of life and a higher frequency in men than in women. This male predominance is a real epidemiological risk factor, which is why an option that includes males aligns with the known pattern of who is at increased risk. The disease is not a pediatric condition, so children under five are unlikely to be affected; there’s no established link between vegetarian diet or cat ownership and Paget’s disease. The presence of cat ownership in the option is a distractor, while male sex reflects the true demographic risk, making that option the best choice given the disease’s actual risk profile.