Question

A 70-year-old woman with no history of fragility fractures asks about osteoporosis screening. According to the 2023 CTFPHC fragility fracture guideline, which group is recommended for risk-assessment-first screening?

Accepted Answer

Females aged 65 years and older

Answer

Females aged 40-64 years

Answer

Males aged 40 years and older

Answer

All adults over 40 regardless of sex

Answer

Only those with prior fractures

Practice question

A 70-year-old woman with no history of fragility fractures asks about osteoporosis screening. According to the 2023 CTFPHC fragility fracture guideline, which group is recommended for risk-assessment-first screening?