Category: Osteoporosis
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World Health Organisation (WHO) Classification Criteria for Osteoporosis
Table adapted from Amarnath SS, et al. (2023) Classification of osteoporosis is based on BMD (Bone Mineral Density) testing with DEXA (Dual emission X-ray Absorptiometry). This classification devised by the WHO (World Health Organization) utilizes T-scores in BMD reporting of women in menopausal transition or postmenopause and men ≥ 50 years [2] References:
