National Osteoporosis Foundation

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.

A

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]

B

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/ other causes of low sex hormones [5]

9.

Regular use of anti-seizure medicine [5]

C

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.

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