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Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Understanding the T-score

Some people have low bone mass but do not yet have osteoporosis. This condition is called osteopenia, defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as 10% to 25% below peak adult bone mass, or a T-score between –1.0 and –2.5 standard deviations below normal. It is very important for people with osteopenia to develop a good prevention plan to keep them from developing osteoporosis.

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