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What is the severity scale for osteoporosis? A comprehensive guide

According to the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation, up to 10 million Americans have osteoporosis. The standard medical tool for classifying the condition, and answering the question, is the Bone Mineral Density (BMD) test via DEXA scan, which determines the official severity scale for osteoporosis.

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