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Are you at Risk of Osteoporosis? Take the IOF One Minute Risk Test

I	Have Either of your parents broken a hip after a minor bump or fall?	Yes / No

II	Have you broken a bone after a minor bump or fall?	Yes / No

III	Have you taken corticosteroid tablets (cortisone, prednistone etc.) for more than 3 months?	Yes / No

IV	Have you lost more than 3 cm (just over 1 inch) in height?	Yes / No

V	Do you regularly drink heavily (in excess of safe drinking limits) ?	Yes / No

VI	Do you smoke more than 20 cigarettes a day?	Yes / No

VII	Do you suffer frequently from diarrhoea (caused by problems such as celaic disease or Crohn's disease)?	Yes / No

VIII	For Women: Did you undergo menopause before the age of 45?	Yes / No

IX	Have your period stopped for 12 months or more (other than because of pregnancy) ?	Yes / No

X	Have you ever suffered from impotence, lack of libido or other symptoms related to low testosterone levels?	Yes / No

If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, it does not mean that you have osteoporosis. Diagnosis of osteoporosis can only be made by a physician through a bone density test. We recommend that you show this test to your doctor, who will advise whether further tests are necessary. The good news is that osteoporosis can be diagnosed easily and treated.

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