Table 2: International Society for Clinical Densitometry Official Position on Definition of Osteoporosis for Men and Premenopausal Women.
Men | |||
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Age (years) | T-score | Risk factors for fracture | Diagnosis |
50–65 | ≤ 2.5 | Present | Osteoporosis may be diagnosed |
≥ 65 years Any age | ≤ 2.5 Low BMD |
Secondary causes or risk factors present | Osteoporosis diagnosed May be diagnosed |
<50 | Diagnosis cannot be made on basis of densitometric criteria alone. | ||
Premenopausal women | |||
Age (years) | Z-score | Risk factors for fracture | Diagnosis |
20 - menopause | Low | Secondary causes or risk factors present | Diagnosis may be made |