At least 1 in 5 women older than 50 in the U.S. have osteoporosis, but many don’t realize it. Women 65 years and older should have a bone density scan to screen for osteoporosis, updated ...
All US women over 65 should be screened for osteoporosis to identify those needing treatment to prevent fractures, the US Preventive Services Task Force has recommended.1 The task force also ...