Bone health guide

Osteopenia vs Osteoporosis: What’s the Difference?

For education only. This page does not diagnose osteoporosis or replace individualized medical care.

Osteopenia describes bone density below the expected healthy range but not as low as the osteoporosis threshold used in standard diagnostic frameworks. Osteoporosis is associated with greater skeletal fragility and fracture risk.

Labels and scan numbers should be interpreted alongside age, fracture history and other risk factors.

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