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Osteoporosis Canada educates, empowers and supports individuals and communities in the risk-reduction and treatment of osteoporosis.
 
 

60 Second Osteoporosis Risk Quiz

1. Are you over 65?
YesNo
2. Has either of your parents broken a bone after a minor bump or fall?
YesNo
3. Have you broken a bone after a minor bump or fall?
YesNo
4. Have you taken glucocorticoid pills (cortisone, prednisone, etc.) for more than three months?
YesNo
5. Have you lost more than 4 cm (about 1 1/2 inches) in height since age 25 (or 6 cm if you are over 60)?
YesNo
6. Do you have a tendency to fall?
YesNo
7. Do you have primary hyperparathyroidism?
YesNo
8. Do you have a medical condition (such as celiac disease or Crohn's disease) that inhibits absorption of nutrients?
YesNo
9. Has a recent x-ray suggested you have low bone density (osteopenia)?
YesNo
For Women:
10. Did you undergo menopause before age 45?
YesNo
11. Have your periods stopped for several months or more (other than for pregnancy or menopause)?
YesNo
For Men:
12. Have you ever suffered from impotence, lack of libido or other symptoms related to low levels of testosterone?
YesNo

If you're over 50 and have answered yes to any of these questions, Osteoporosis Canada recommends that you talk to your doctor about having a bone mineral density (BMD) test.

The questions in the 60-second Osteoporosis Risk Quiz relate to major risk factors for the disease - strong predictors of bone loss. Other minor risk factors may also contribute to bone loss. Since these risk factors are additive, the more of them you have, the more likely you are to develop osteoporosis.

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