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In simple terms, what is a t-score? nothing to add but it's making me.
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This : This is the way we describe how your bone density compares with average people your age and sex. Anything less than -2.5 is considered the disease osteoporosis. Scores between -1.0 and -2.5 is osteopenia. There are treatment options in both categories. The most important thing you can do for your bone health is to stay active.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Bone density: The T and Z scores are ways of normalizing DEXA bone density results to make them easier to compare and use. Good explanation on Google.
Answered 1/5/2019
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