iarjimphIARJIMPHIARJIMPH2709-331X10.47310/iarjimph.2024.v05i02.010Osteoporosis: physiological study by using bone densitometryQasimHamadiAbidNoor H.AlkharsanAshrafAyyal MutarAlrashediPathological analysis department, College of applied medical science, university of Karbala,Karbala, IraqCollege of science, university of AlQadisiyah, Al-Qadisiyah, IraqOsteoporosis is defined as a complete loss of bone tissue. Additionally, it has been connected to increased rates of morbidity and mortality, especially in relation to hip and vertebral fractures. These fractures are very expensive to treat and leave their victims severely disabled, which has a major financial impact on the healthcare system. Because of this, osteoporosis is a disease that goes unnoticed but is currently a serious public health issue. Appropriate preventive and therapeutic actions need to be implemented in order to identify risk factors. Therefore, The purpose of this study is to ascertain the associations between osteoporosis and certain variables that may be listed and considered risk factors, such as demographics, menstrual and obstetrical factors in females, lifestyle and habit, history of fragility fractures, family history of osteoporosis, chronic medical disorders, and medication. Along with researching the part radiological testing plays in diagnosing this significant skeletal condition.