Osteoporosis Test
Self-test: Determine your risk of Osteoporosis From Dr J Whitakers guide to NHRT
Print this page and choose the item in each category that best describes you and fill in the point value for that item in the space to the right. You may choose more than one item in categories marked with the asterix.
*If applicable choose more than one
| Risk Factor | Points | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Small– boned or petite | 10 | |
| Medium frame, very lean | 5 | |
| Large frame, very lean | 5 | |
| Large Frame, heavy build | 0 | |
| ETHNIC BACKGROUND | ||
| Caucasian | 5 | |
| Asian | 10 | |
| Other | 0 | |
| ACTIVITY LEVEL | ||
| Seldom | 30 | |
| 1-2 time a week | 20 | |
| 3-4 time a week | 5 | |
| 5 or more time a week | 0 | |
| SMOKING | ||
| 10 or more daily | 20 | |
| Less than 10 daily | 10 | |
| Quit smoking | 5 | |
| Never smoked | 0 | |
| Total Score |
| Risk Factor | Points | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Family history of Osteoporosis | 20 | |
| Long term Corticoid use | 3 | |
| Long term anticonvulsant use | 4 | |
| More than 3 glasses alcohol wk | 5 | |
| More than 1 cup coffee day | 10 | |
| Seldom outside in the sunshine | 10 | |
| FOR WOMEN ONLY | ||
| Had ovaries removed | 10 | |
| Premature menopause | 10 | |
| Had no children | 10 | |
| Dietary Factors* | ||
| More than 4oz meat daily | 20 | |
| Drink soft drinks regularly | 20 | |
| 3-5 servings vegetables day | 10 | |
| 1 cup leafy green veg each day | 10 | |
| Take calcium supplement | 10 | |
| Eat a vegetarian diet | 10 | |
| Total Score |