Osteopenia: What Is, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and More

Updated on February 14, 2025

What Is Osteopenia?

In medical parlance, osteopenia means a reduction in bone mineral density below normal values but up to a certain limit. It is a condition where the level is not as low as in osteoporosis, but it can lead to some health issues. Bone growth is the continuous process of building a skeleton throughout human development. The skeleton we are born with begins forming in the womb and...

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