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What is your current age?

less than 65      65-69      70-74      75-79      80-84      85      
       0 pts              1 pt        2 pts       3 pts       4 pts      5 pts      

Have you broken any bones after age 50?

   Yes - 1 pt       No/Don't know - 0 pts

Has you mother had a hip fracture after age 50?

   Yes - 1 pt       No/Don't know - 0 pts

Do you weigh 125 pounds or less?

   Yes - 1 pt       No - 0 pts

Are you currently a smoker?

   Yes - 1 pt       No - 0 pts

Do you usually need your arms to assist yourself
in standing up from a chair?

   Yes - 1 pt       No - 0 pts

 

If your score is 4 or greater, you may be at higher risk for fracture due to postmenupausal osteoporosis. You should see your doctor for further evaluation. Regardless of your score, if you are past menopause, you should discuss you risk fracture due to osteoporosis with your doctor.