Strong Bones for a Lifetime

Everyone is at risk for osteoporosis and our risk increases with age. Certain factors will increase a person's risk. The following self-assessment will help you determine your risk for developing osteoporosis.

Answer the questions below. When you're done, click on the "View Results" button to find out what your level or risk for osteoporosis is.

Note: By taking this quiz you will be contributing to a study on osteoporosis risk. Your results will be recorded anonymously. We are not collecting any identifying information.

Osteoporosis Risk Self-Assessment Quiz
1.	Are you female?
	Yes No
2.	Are you Caucasian or Asian?
	Yes No
3.	Do you have a family history of osteoporosis, or hip or spine fracture?
	Yes No
4.	Do you have a small, thin frame or weigh less than 127 pounds?
	Yes No
5.	Are you 65 or older?
	Yes No
6.	Is your diet low in sources of calcium, such as dairy products (and are you not taking calcium supplements)?
	Yes No
7.	Do you spend less than 30 minutes, 3 times a week doing weight-bearing exercises?
	Yes No
8.	Do you smoke cigarettes?
	Yes No
9.	Do you consume an average of two or more alcoholic beverages per day?
	Yes No
10.	Have you been taking thyroid medications, or cortisone-like drugs for asthma, arthritis, or other conditions for 3 months or more?
	Yes No
11.	Do you have a personal history of broken bones during adulthood?
	Yes No
12.	Have you had low testosterone levels (by blood test)?
	For Women: Not Applicable For Men: Yes For Men: No
13.	Are you menopausal or post-menopausal and not on estrogen replacement therapy?
	For Women: Yes For Women: No For Men: Not Applicable
14.	Have you had a natural menopause or ovaries removed before age 45?
	For Women: Yes For Women: No For Men: Not Applicable
15.	Have you missed menstrual periods (amenorrhea) for 12 months or more at any time before menopause?
	For Women: Yes For Women: No For Men: Not Applicable
16.	What is your current age in years?

17.	What state do you live in? (If you don't live in the U.S., select "Not a U.S. Resident")