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Subjects classified as ‘normal,’ ‘osteopenia’ and osteoporosis
| Groups* | Age (Mean ± SD) | Pre- menopause | Post- menopause | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | 46.5 ± 8.9 | 19 | 21 | 40 |
| Osteopenia | 55.7 ± 11 | 6 | 16 | 22 |
| Osteoporosis | 63.1 ± 8.7 | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| Total | 25 | 45 | 70 |
SD is standard deviation.
Grouped based on T-score [Femoral neck bone mineral density measured by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)]
