SELF TEST:
ARE YOU AT RISK OF DEVELOPING OSTEOPOROSIS?
To assess whether you are at risk, check each applicable box in
category A, B or C. Also add up your numerical score.

wwwA
1. Previous fracture after minor injury [10]
2. Hormonal, gut, malignant or eating disorders [10]
3. Recent or progressive loss of height [10]
4. Regular steroid (cortisone) use [10]

wwwB
5. Over 70 years old [5]
6. Women with family history of osteoporosis [5]
7. Regular, heavy alcohol use [5]
8. Menopause before age 45
www / other causes of low sex hormones [5]
9. Regular use of anti-seizure medicine [5]

wwwC
10. Over 50 years old [3]
11. Female [3]
12. Small body frame (weight below 55kg) [3]
13. No regular exercise [2]
14. Poor calcium intake [2]
15. Smoker/ex- smoker [2]
16. White, Asian Mixed race [2]
17. Childless [1]
18. No breastfeeding [1]
19. Fair complexion [1]


RISK ASSESSMENT

If you have checked one or more boxes in Category A
Two or more boxes in category B or
If your numerical score exceeds 13 you may be at risk and should consult your doctor