Osteoporosis risk questionnaire

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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.
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.

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	Robin Parks, MS
Editor	Kathleen M. Ariss, MS
Associate Editor	Denele Ivins
Associate Editor	Pat Truman
Primary Medical Reviewer	Joy Melnikow, MD, MPH - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer	Carla J. Herman, MD, MPH - Internal Medicine
Last Updated	December 1, 2006

Last updated:	December 01, 2006
Author:	Robin Parks, MS
Reviewed By:	Joy Melnikow, MD, MPH - Family Medicine, Carla J. Herman, MD, MPH - Internal Medicine
Editors:	Kathleen M. Ariss, MS, Pat Truman

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