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Osteoporosis: Take the Test
Learn more about this
bone-thinning disease that causes
serious fractures of the hip, spine,
and writs. Complete the following
questionnaire to determine your risk
for developing osteoporosis.
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TAKE THE TEST!
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1. |
Do you have a small, thin frame
or are you Caucasian or Asian? |
YES |
NO |
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2. |
Has a female member of your
immediate family broken a bone
as an adult? |
YES |
NO |
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3. |
Are you a postmenopausal woman? |
YES |
NO |
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4. |
Have you had an early or
surgically induced menopause? |
YES |
NO |
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5. |
Have you been taking high doses
of thyroid medication or high or
prolonged doses of
cortisone-like drugs for asthma,
arthritis, or other diseases? |
YES |
NO |
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6. |
Is your diet low in dairy
products and other sources of
calcium? |
YES |
NO |
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7. |
Are you physically inactive? |
YES |
NO |
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8. |
Do you smoke cigarettes or drink
alcohol in excess? |
YES |
NO |
The more times you answer "yes,"
the greater your risk for developing
osteoporosis. See your physician and
contact the National Osteoporosis
Foundation for more information.
NATIONAL OSTEOPOROSIS FOUNDATION,
1150 17th Street, N.W., Suite 500,
Washington, D.C. 20036-4603
Phone (202) 223-2226
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