I have a small, thin frame, or am Caucasian or Asian.
YESNO

I have a family history of osteoporosis.
YESNO

I am post menopausal. 
YESNO

I had an early or surgically induced menopause.
YESNO

I have been taking excessive thyroid medication or high doses of cortisone-based drugs (steroids) for asthma, arthritis, or cancer.
YESNO

I am physically inactive.
YESNO

I smoke cigarettes or have a high alcohol intake (more than 4 oz. a day)
YESNO

Add the yes answers for your score.  A score of 4 or more is high, 2-3 moderate, and 0 or 1 is low.

My osteoporosis risk is
___Low (0-1)
___Moderate (2-3)
___High (>4)

Take the Mayo Risk Quiz
The following sets of questions will help you determine if you are at risk for:

• osteoporosis
• cardiovascular disease
• colon cancer
• Alzheimer's disease
• diabetes
• breast cancer

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