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Osteoporosis Risk Questionnaire

Topic Overview

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 to read about your risk.

  

2. How old are you?

  
   

44 years or younger: 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, click here to read about your risk.
  • Women scoring 9 points or more, click here to read about your higher risk.

Related Information

References

Citations

  1. 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

By Healthwise Staff
Primary Medical Reviewer Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Carla J. Herman, MD, MD, MPH - Geriatric Medicine
Last Revised November 10, 2010

Last Revised: November 10, 2010

Author: Healthwise Staff

Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine & Carla J. Herman, MD, MD, MPH - Geriatric Medicine

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