Which T-score range defines osteopenia?

Which T-score range defines osteopenia?

• A. ≥-1.0
• B. -1.0 to -2.5
• C. -2.5 and below
• D. -3.0 to -4.0

Answer: (B)

Bone density is reported as a T-score, showing how many standard deviations your bone mineral density is from a healthy young adult. Osteopenia is the intermediate category between normal bone density and osteoporosis, defined by a T-score from -1.0 down to -2.5. Values -1.0 and above are considered normal, while -2.5 or lower indicate osteoporosis (with more negative scores reflecting greater bone loss). So the -1.0 to -2.5 range correctly defines osteopenia.

Bone density is reported as a T-score, showing how many standard deviations your bone mineral density is from a healthy young adult. Osteopenia is the intermediate category between normal bone density and osteoporosis, defined by a T-score from -1.0 down to -2.5. Values -1.0 and above are considered normal, while -2.5 or lower indicate osteoporosis (with more negative scores reflecting greater bone loss). So the -1.0 to -2.5 range correctly defines osteopenia.