This simple calculator identifies a person's risk for osteoporosis. It will also predict if the person requires a special X-ray test called 'bone densitometry or DEXA scan' to confirm the score index.
Generally as we age the risk of osteoporosis increases and this results in our increased risk of fracture such as fracture of the hip bone or wrist bone. The good news is that osteoporosis is reversible by taking Calcium and Vitamin D supplements.
We recommend that you take this test after the age of 40 years. Please answer all the questions.
The test is almost 80% accurate in predicting osteoporosis.
References
1. Lydick E, Cook K, et al. Development and validation of a simple questionnaire to facilitate identification of women likely to have low bone density. Am J Managed Care. 1998; 4: 37-48.