What is "osteopenia"?

What is "osteopenia"?

Frederick Singer (Director of the Endocrine/Bone Disease Program, John Wayne Cancer Institute ) gives expert video advice on: If my mother had a history of osteoporosis why would I get it too?; Can a doctor tell if I have osteoporosis just by looking at me? and more...

Osteopenia is a term applied to a bone density which doesn't reach a level of osteoporosis. In other words, it's a mild form of osteoporosis. There's less risk for fractures if you have osteopenia as compared to osteoporosis.