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.
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1. What is your gender? |
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Women continue to the next question. |
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Men click here. |
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2. How old are you? |
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54 years or younger |
0 points |
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55 years to 64 years |
6 points |
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65 years to 74 years |
9 points |
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75 years or older |
15 points |
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3. How much do you weigh? |
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132 lb (60 kg) or less |
9 points |
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132 lb to 152 lb (60 kg to 69 kg) |
3 points |
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153 lb (70 kg) or more |
0 points |
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4. Do you currently take estrogen? |
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Yes |
0 points |
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No |
2 points |
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Total |
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Answer key:
- Women scoring 8 points or less, click here.
- Women scoring 9 points or more, click here.
Credits
| Author | Robin Parks, MS |
| Editor | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS |
| Associate Editor | Denele Ivins |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Joy Melnikow, MD, MPH - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Carla J. Herman, MD, MPH - Internal Medicine |
| Last Updated | December 1, 2006 |
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