Osteoporosis screening is recommended for which group?

Osteoporosis screening is recommended for which group?

• A. Men 65+
• B. Women 65+
• C. Boys 50+
• D. Girls 45+

Answer: (B)

Screening for osteoporosis focuses on identifying those at highest risk for fracture. Women aged 65 and older are routinely recommended to have bone density testing because their risk of osteoporosis and fracture rises significantly with age, especially after menopause. A DEXA scan detects low bone mineral density early, guiding preventive measures or treatment to reduce fracture risk. The other groups listed—men 65+, boys 50+, and girls 45+—do not have routine screening recommendations in standard guidelines unless they have specific risk factors, since osteoporosis is much less common in these populations.

Screening for osteoporosis focuses on identifying those at highest risk for fracture. Women aged 65 and older are routinely recommended to have bone density testing because their risk of osteoporosis and fracture rises significantly with age, especially after menopause. A DEXA scan detects low bone mineral density early, guiding preventive measures or treatment to reduce fracture risk. The other groups listed—men 65+, boys 50+, and girls 45+—do not have routine screening recommendations in standard guidelines unless they have specific risk factors, since osteoporosis is much less common in these populations.