Guidance
Use of dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scans: government position
Sets out the government's current position on the use of DEXA scans in the UK.
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This statement sets out the government’s current position on the use of dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scans in the UK, including:
- clinical applications
- regulatory framework
- non-medical uses such as sports performance assessment and body composition measurement
Updates to this page
Published 30 March 2026