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Am I at Risk?
Several risk factor have been identified to be strong predictors for bone loss. The more "yes" answers you have following questions, the grater your risk for osteoporosis.
- Are you female?
- Are you over 50? Did you experience surgical or early menopause (before age 40)?
- Has anyone in your family had osteoporosis?
- Do you have a thin, petite build?
- Are you Caucasian or Asian?
- Have you lost height in the past few years?
- Have you recently broken a bone or lost a tooth?
- Did you avoid dairy products as a child?
- Do you rarely exercise?
- Do you drink colas on a regular basis?
- Are you a smoker?
- Do you have more than two alcoholic drinks a day?
- Do you use corticosteroids (commonly used for asthma), thyroid hormones or anticonvulsant medications?
