How Often Should Women Be Screened For Osteoporosis?

Side Effects Public Media

Published September 22, 2013 at 11:20 AM EDT

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Ten million Americans have osteoporosis and over 30 million have the precursor, osteopenia. “Sound Medicine” healthy living expert Theresa Rohr-Kirchgraber, M.D., discusses how often women should be tested for osteoporosis.

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