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Health Checks

Osteoporosis Check

For Men

Are You At Risk?

We are all potentially at risk of osteoporosis because of the bone loss that occurs as we get older, particularly as we are living longer as a population.

Use our osteoporosis risk checker to find out if YOU have any of these factors that can increase your risk.

We recommend that you print the below osteoporosis health check and discuss this further with your doctor or health adviser.

Question 1
Do you have a medical problem that results in low levels of testosterone ?	Yes	No

Question 2

Have you ever required the long term use of high dose corticosteroid tablets (for conditions such as arthritis and asthma) ?	Yes	No

Question 3
Have your mother or father suffered from osteoporosis ?	Yes	No

Question 4
Has your mother suffered a hip fracture ?	Yes	No

Question 5
Do you suffer from Cushing�s Syndrome, liver problems, thyroid problems, or inflammatory bowel disease ?	Yes	No

Question 6
Do you suffer from malabsorption problems as a result of Coeliac disease, Crohns disease, gastric surgery ?	Yes	No

Question 7
Do you over exercise or have problems with eating (anorexia and bulimia) ?	Yes	No

Question 8
Do you think you have enough calcium in your diet e.g. the equivalent of 1 pint of milk a day ?	Yes	No

Question 9
Have you ever suffered from long term immobility ?	Yes	No

Question 10
Have you ever suffered a fracture following a minor injury, e.g. a fractured wrist following a simple fall ?	Yes	No

Question 11
Are you a heavy drinker ?	Yes	No

Question 12
Do you smoke ?	Yes	No

You have Osteoporosis risks factors

YOUR RISK FACTORS ARE :