Minimum age of screening of osteoporosis:
55 years
60 years
65 years
50 years
Osteoporosis - screened using DEXA scan staing from the age group of 65 years It measures - bone mineral density and uses a T score to identify osteoporosis. T score: 0 to -1 - normal 1 to -2.5 - osteopenia < -2.5 - osteoporosis