Millions of People Have Osteopenia Without Realizing It – Here’s What You Need To Know

Osteopenia is a common, often silent loss of bone density that can go unnoticed until it raises fracture risk.

A DXA scan can detect reduced bone mineral density, helping identify people before it progresses to osteoporosis.

Risk is higher for postmenopausal women, older adults, and people with low estrogen or other bone-health risk factors.

Early action with calcium, vitamin D, and weight-bearing exercise can help protect bones and slow bone loss.