To calculate your fracture risk, please answer each of the following questions, then add you point score from each question using point value shown .

What is your age?

  Under 65 years (1 point)

  65-69 years (2 points)

  70-74 years (3 points)

  75-79 years (4 points)

  80-84 years (5 points)

  85 years or older (6 points)

Have you broken any bones since age 50?

  Yes  (1 point) No/Don't Know

Did your mother have a hip fracture after age 50?

  Yes   (1 point) No/Don't Know

Do you weigh 125 pounds or less?

  Yes   (1 point) No  

Do you smoke?

  Yes  (1 point) No

Do you usually need to use your arms to stand up from sitting in a chair?

  Yes  (1 point) No

Add you point score from each question – using point value shown .

Point score less than 4 – You have an average or below average risk of fracture – great!

Point score more than 4, but less than 8 -- you have a higher than average risk – you should start treatment to lower your risk– talk to your doctor.

Point score greater than 8 – You are at high risk – get treated right away!

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