The T-score represents the standard deviation above or below the average peak bone mass. While this is cause for concern, a premenopausal woman with a low PABM is not considered to have ostepenia or osteoporosis. A person with osteoporosis is at high risk of suffering a fracture. Fortunately, tests are available which can find the early stages of this disease. Medicines exist which can rebuild bone density and therefore reduce the risk of a fracture.
Osteoporosis is an absolutely preventable disease.