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.
Menclick here.
2. How old are you?
54 years or younger
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
132 lb to 152 lb (60 kg to 69 kg)
3 points
153 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.
- Women scoring 9 points or more, click here.
| Author: | Robin Parks, MS | Last Updated: December 1, 2006 |
| Medical Review: | Joy Melnikow, MD, MPH - Family Medicine Carla J. Herman, MD, MPH - Internal Medicine | |
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