AM I AT RISK FOR OSTEOPOROSIS?
Complete the following list by checking “yes” or “no” to determine if you are at risk for developing
osteoporosis. A greater number of “yes” responses indicates a greater risk.
QUESTION
YES
Do you have a small, thin frame?
Have you ever broken a bone as an adult?
Are you a postmenopausal woman?
Have either of your parents ever suffered from broken bones as adults?
Is your diet low in dairy foods containing calcium and vitamin D?
Do you avoid eating fruits and vegetables daily?
Do you drink large amounts of caffeine including cola beverages?
Are you physically inactive?
Do you smoke cigarettes?
Do you drink alcohol in excess?
Have you ever suffered from an eating disorder?
Have you ever received an organ transplant?
Have you ever been treated for prostate cancer?
Have you ever been treated for depression?
Have you ever been treated for breast cancer?
Do you have any other diagnosed medical conditions (e.g., possible
conditions are listed in Table 1, “Who Gets Osteoporosis: Factors That
Put You At Risk”)
Source: National Osteoporosis Foundation, 2100 M Street, Suite 602, Washington, DC 20037
NO