Are You at Risk for Broken Bones & Osteoporosis?

Am I 65 or older?
Have I broken a bone from a simple fall or bump since age 40?
Do I have a family history of bone disease
Do I smoke?
Do I regularly drink three or more alcoholic drinks per day?
Do I take any other medication that can cause osteoporosis?
Do I have a medical condition that can cause bone loss or fractures?
Did I have late onset of sexual development
Did I have an early menopause, i.e. before age 45?
Have my periods ever stopped for several months or more (other than for pregnancy or menopause)?
Do I currently have low body weight compared to an average person of my height and age?
Have I lost more than 10% of my body weight since age 25 (or 1% per year in the elderly)?
Have I recently had an X-ray that showed a back fracture or low mineral density?
Do I suffer from anorexia nervosa or athletic amenorrhea syndrome?
Am I being treated with drugs that affect bone metabolism (e.g., glucocorticoids such as prednisone?)
Do I have a disease linked to secondary osteoporosis?
Do I have high levels of serum calcium or alkaline phosphatases?
Do I have hyperparathyroidism, hyperthyroidism, or am I being treated with high doses of thyroid hormone?
Have I noticed height loss or progressive spinal curvature?
Do I perform weight-bearing exercise such as walking, running, aerobics, dancing and team sports which strengthens bones less than 30 minutes a day, 3 times a week?
Is my diet low in calcium and vitamin D?
Is my diet high in salt or protein?

If you answered yes to any of the above, talk to your doctor about proper bone care.