Osteoporosis risk questionnaire
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.
Points
1. What is your gender?
Women continue to the next question.
Menclick here.
2. What is your age?
54 years or younger 0
55 years to 64 years 6
65 years to 74 years 9
75 years or older 15
3. What is your weight?
60 kg (132 lb) or less 9
60 kg to 69 kg (132 lb to 152 lb) 3
70 kg (153 lb) or more 0
4. Do you currently take estrogen?
Yes 0
No 2
Total
Answer key:
- Women scoring 8 points or less, click here.
- Women scoring 9 points or more, click here.
| Author: | Douglas Dana Robin Parks, MS | Last Updated: February 21, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | Joy Melnikow, MD, MPH - Family Medicine Carla J. Herman, MD, MPH - Internal Medicine Andrew Swan, MD, CCFP, FCFP - Family Medicine | |
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