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Osteoporosis health centre

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Diagnosis & tests

How can you know if you have osteoporosis, before your bones break? There are several ways to measure bone density. Learn about these osteoporosis tests.  

Diagnosis

Diagnosing osteoporosis

An overview of how your GP will diagnose osteoporosis.

What is bone mineral density?

Bone mineral density tests shows how dense bones are and whether you have osteoporosis. This information helps determine which prevention or treatment steps are needed. Learn more.

Tests

Who should get bone density testing?

Bone density normally drops with age. When should you get a bone density test? Read more here.

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