Osteoporosis Risk Questionnaire
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Osteoporosis Risk Questionnaire
Topic Overview
A study done in 2000 found that answering a few simple questions can help determine whether you are at risk for developing osteoporosis.1
Add the number of points for your answers to the following questions, then follow the instructions at the bottom of the page.
1. What is your gender? | |||
Women: Continue to the next question. | |||
Men: Click here to read about your risk. | |||
2. How old are you? | |||
44 years or younger: Click here to read about your risk. | |||
45 to 54 years | 0 points | ||
55 years to 64 years | 6 points | ||
65 years to 74 years | 9 points | ||
75 years or older | 15 points | ||
3. How much do you weigh? | |||
132 lb (60 kg) or less | 9 points | ||
133 lb to 153 lb (60 kg to 69 kg) | 3 points | ||
154 lb (70 kg) or more | 0 points | ||
4. Do you currently take estrogen? | |||
Yes | 0 points | ||
No | 2 points | ||
Total | |||
Answer key:
- Women scoring 8 points or less, click here to read about your risk.
- Women scoring 9 points or more, click here to read about your higher risk.
Last Updated:
November 10, 2010- Medical Review:
- Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Carla J. Herman, MD, MD, MPH - Geriatric Medicine
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