Bone health is first assessed by a medical provider through a detailed history and physical exam, which may include validated risk factor screening tools for bone-related issues. Findings from this assessment dictate whether and how bone health will be measured. Bone mineral density (BMD) is the most common way to measure someone’s bone health.
How is bone health measured?
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Bone health is initially assessed by a medical provider through a detailed history and physical exam and the use of risk factor screening tools. The most common measurement of bone health is bone mineral density.