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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:

Women scoring 8 points or less, Reference click here to read about your risk.
Women scoring 9 points or more, Reference click here to read about your higher risk.

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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