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.
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
| By | Healthwise Staff |
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| Primary Medical Reviewer | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine |
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| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Carla J. Herman, MD, MPH - Geriatric Medicine |
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| Last Revised | November 6, 2012 |
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Last Revised:
November 6, 2012
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.
