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    Osteoporosis Risk Questionnaire



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    A study done in 2000 found that answering a few simple questions can help determine whether you are at risk for developing Reference osteoporosis Opens New Window.Reference 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: Reference Click here to read about your risk.

    		  

    2. How old are you?

    		 
       

    44 years or younger: Reference 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:




    By: Reference Healthwise Staff Last Revised: Reference November 6, 2012
    Medical Review: Reference Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
    Reference Carla J. Herman, MD, MPH - Geriatric Medicine


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