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or osteopenia. The usual response to either of these indications is consultation with a physician. Bone density tests are not recommended for people without risk factors for weak bones, which is more likely to result in unnecessary treatment rather than discovery of a weakness.

Indications for testing

The risk factors for low bone density and primary considerations for a bone density test include:

*females age 65 or older.
*males age 70 or older.
*people over age 50 with:

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