Table 2

Classification of T scores according to WHO criteria in different sites*


Lumbar spine
Total hip


No.
%
95% Confidence Intervals
No.
%
95% Confidence Intervals

Osteoporosis (T = -2.5)
1036
24.7
23.4–26.0
518
12.4
11.4–13.4
Osteopenia (-2.5 < T = -1)
1605
38.3
36.8–39.8
1592
38.0
36.5–39.5
Normal (T > -1)
1547
36.9
35.5–38.4
2078
49.6
48.1–51.1

Moayyeri et al. BMC Endocrine Disorders 2005 5:3   doi:10.1186/1472-6823-5-3