Are you at risk of Osteoporosis?

If you answer "yes" to any of these questions you could be at increased risk of fracture

• Are you a female over 40 years of age?
• Are you a male over 50 years of age?
• Do you have an Oestrogen deficiency as a result of menopause, especially early or surgically induced?
• Do you have a family history of osteoporosis or easily broken bones?
• Have you had prolonged absence of menstrual periods?
• Have you had eating disorders eg Anorexia nervosa?
• Have you had low lifetime calcium intake?
• Have you had prolonged use of cortisone based medications, diuretics, or medications, for epilepsy or thyroid conditions?
• Are you a male with low testosterone levels?
• Have you broken a bone as an adult due to minimal trauma?
• Do you have an inactive lifestyle?
• Are you or have you been a cigarette smoker?
• Are you an excessive user of alcohol?