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Determine Your Risk for Osteoporosis
To learn if you are at risk for developing osteoporosis, take this simple quiz.
Keep track of your points to determine your risk.
| My health is good to excellent | 0 |
| My health is fair, poor, or very poor | 1 |
| I am African American | -1 |
| My mother or sister had a hip fracture | 1 |
| I weigh less now than I did at age 25 (when not pregnant) | 1 |
| My height at age 25 was more than 5 feet 6 inches | 1 |
| I have been clinically diagnosed with apparent dementia | 1 |
| I am currently using oral corticosteroids (such as prednisone) | 1 |
| I am currently taking medicine to prevent or control seizures | 1 |
| I am currently taking tranquilizers (such as Valium) to help me sleep | 1 |
| I exercise less than two times a week | 1 |
| I cannot get up out of a chair without using my arms to help me | 1 |
| I had a fracture at age 50 or older | 1 |
| I am 80 years old or older | 1 |
| I am postmenopausal and I do not take HRT | 1 |
| I am up on my feet less than 4 hours per day | 1 |
| My heart rate (pulse) when I am sitting quietly is more than 80 beats per minute (heart rate = number of heartbeats in one minute) |
Your osteoporosis score (add up your points):
If your score is: Your risk of fracture is:
0 to 2 Low
3 to 4 Medium
5 or greater High
If you are concerned by your findings, talk to your doctor. He or she may be able to help you identify problem areas and help you reduce your risk of osteoporosis.
WebMD Medical Reference
Reviewed by
Mikio A. Nihira, MD on March 14, 2009
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