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
If yes,
was this before the age of 45 ?
Yes
No
Question 2
Have
you ever missed more than the six months of periods
Yes
No
(aside
from pregnancy) during your reproductive years ?
Question 3
Yes
No
Have
you had a hysterectomy ?
Yes
No
If
yes, was this before the age of 45 ?
Yes
No
If
yes, were both ovaries removed at the same time ?
Question 4
Have you ever required the long term use of
high dose corticosteroid tablets
(for conditions such as arthritis and
asthma) ?
Yes
No
Question 5
Have your mother or father suffered from osteoporosis
?
Yes
No
Question 6
Has your mother suffered a hip fracture
?
Yes
No
Question 7
Do you suffer from Cushing’s Syndrome, liver problems,
thyroid problems, or inflammatory bowel disease
?
Yes
No
Question 8
Do you suffer from malabsorption problems as a result
of Coeliac disease, Crohns disease, gastric
surgery ?
Yes
No
Question 9
Do you over exercise or have problems with eating
(anorexia and bulimia) ?
Yes
No
Question 10
Do you think you have enough calcium in your diet
e.g. the equivalent of 1 pint of milk a day
?
Yes
No
Question
11
Have you ever suffered from long term immobility
?
Yes
No
Question 12
Have you ever suffered a fracture following a minor
injury, e.g. a fractured wrist following a simple fall
?
