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BMD T scores at baseline
| Healthy (0 to −1 SD) | Osteopenic (>−1 to −2.4 SD) | Osteoporotic (>−2.5 SD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | |||
| spine | 13 | 9 | 2 |
| hip | 14 | 8 | 2 |
| forearm | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Women | |||
| spine | 4 | 6 | 2 |
| hip | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| forearm | 5 | 1 | 3 |
Baseline T scores are given in SDs below average for a young healthy 30-year-old at peak bone density.
