Osteoporosis Risk Factor Assessment

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Osteoporosis Fractures Are More Common Among Women Than

Heart Attack, Stroke, and Breast Cancer Combined.

Osteoporosis Risk Factor Assessment

1. Are you past menopause?
2. Did or does your mother or sister have osteoporosis?
3. Have you broken a bone in your hip, wrist, or spine since the age of 50?
4. Do you smoke cigarettes, or have you been a regular cigarette smoker in the past?
5. Do you have a small, thin frame?
6. Are you Asian or Caucasian?
7. Do you currently take oral steroids, such as prednisone?
8. Does your daily diet include less than 200mg of calcium; which is equivalent of
1 quart of milk?
9. Do you do weight-bearing exercise, such as walking, fewer than 3-4 times a week?
10. Do you consume alcohol in more than moderate amounts?

The more “YES” answers, the grater your risk for fracture.

Please visit Valley Osteoporosis Center at 501 N. Ware Rd, McAllen, TX, an ask about getting a bone density test: a fast, simple, and painless way to determine how healthy your bones are. The results of this will help you and your health care professionals decide the best course of action to take.

SOURCE: www.familypracticecenter.com

Preserve Your Independence!

2008-07-07T17:33:00.000-07:00

ASSESS YOUR RISK
To assess your risk for osteoporosis, fill out our Risk Factor Assessment Worksheet on the back cover.

TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR
The only sure way to know if your bones are healthy is to see your doctor. More and more patients are actively participating in discussions regarding their health care. Ask your doctor to review your answers on the Risk Factor Assessment Worksheet and then discuss your risk for osteoporosis.

GET A BONE DENSITY TEST
Ask your doctor about getting a bone density test: a fast, simple, and painless way to determine how healthy your bones are. The results of this will help you and your health care professionals decide the best course of action to take.

IMPROVE YOUR LIFESTYLE
Exercise and a diet rich in calcium and two positive steps that you, your friends and family can take to maintain healthy bones. What can be done if you or someone you know already has osteoporosis?Thanks to advances in medical science, osteoporosis is now a treatable disease.

Preserve Your Independence!!

SOURCE: www.familypracticecenter.com