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Osteopenia Directory

Osteopenia is bone density that is lower than normal but above levels for osteoporosis. It increases the risk of developing osteoporosis. But having osteopenia does not mean you will get osteoporosis. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how osteopenia develops, its risk factors, monitoring, and much more.

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If you have osteoporosis -- or are at high risk -- odds are you're not getting the care you need.

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Understanding Bone Density

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