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How old should I be to start measuring Bone Density?

Over 55?

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Replied on 12/20/2009

By: Az-Tech Radiology and Scan4Health  |  
Phoenix, AZ


At age 50. Post Menopausal


Replied on 12/17/2009

By: Bay Imaging Group  |  Multi-Medical Diagnostic Testing
North Miami, FL


Patients that are over 50


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