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. 2006 Nov 1;6(20):1–180.

Table 2: International Society for Clinical Densitometry Official Position on Definition of Osteoporosis for Men and Premenopausal Women.

Men
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