ea0032p93 | Bone and Osteoporosis | ECE2013
Andersen Stig
, Nielsen Ole
, Laurberg Peter
Osteoporosis is a debilitating condition that can be prevented by timely detection and treatment. Detection requires referral for dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) that depends on risk factors. We estimated the importance of risk factors for a T-score of <−2.5 measured by spine and hip DXA in all men and women referred from general practice for a DXA scan at Aalborg University Hospital during a 3 years period. Risk factors were assessed by questionnaire...