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.

**Osteoporosis risk questionnaire**
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.

References

Citations

Cadarette SM, et al. (2000). Development and validation of the Osteoporosis Risk Assessment Instrument to facilitate selection of women for bone densitometry. Canadian Medical Association Journal, 162(9): 1289–1294.

Credits

Author	Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH
Editor	Kathleen M. Ariss, MS
Associate Editor	Pat Truman, MATC
Primary Medical Reviewer	Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer	Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
Last Updated	November 21, 2008