The imaging test is most often used to help determine a person’s risk of osteoporosis and bone fractures DXA – or sometimes DEXA – scans are important for people in their 60s and above. They are also increasingly used by younger people interested in body composition. A DXA – dual-energy X-ray a...

Source: [Guardian International](https://www.theguardian.com/wellness/2026/aug/10/what-is-a-dxa-scan)

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