The formula to calculate the Bone Density Z-Score (Z) is:
Z=D−μσ
Where:
Let's say the measured bone density (D) is 1.2 g/cm², the population mean bone density (μ) is 1.0 g/cm², and the standard deviation (σ) is 0.1 g/cm². Using the formula:
Z=1.2−1.00.1=2
So, the Z-Score is 2.