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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.

• From: Department of Health and Social Care
• Published: 30 March 2026

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Use of dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scans: government position

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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

Published 30 March 2026