Know Your Risk 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Osteoporosis, known as the “silent thief,” can cause bones to deteriorate over a number of years without any signs or symptoms, until a bone breaks. Unfortunately, by the time this happens, the disease is already fairly advanced. It’s important to know what your risks are so that you can play an active role and work with your doctor to protect your bone health. Complete the Know Your Risk tool to find out what your risks are, and make an appointment to talk to your doctor about your bone health and risk of breaking a bone today. Please indicate your sex*FemaleMaleWhile osteoporosis affects both men and women, lowered estrogen after menopause increases the risk of osteoporosis.1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men will break a bone due to osteoporosis. How old are you?*<2526-3536-3940-5051-6565+Age is important when it comes to your risk of osteoporosis. Both men and women start losing bone mass in their mid-30s, and as women approach menopause they lose bone at a higher rate of 2-3% per year. Fracture risk increases with advancing age. How much calcium do you consume each day?*Less than 1000 mg (less than three servings of milk and alternatives each day)More than 1000 mg (more than three servings of milk and alternatives each day)Not sureIf the body is not getting enough calcium through diet, it begins taking calcium from bones to serve all the other functions it is needed for. This can result in a negative calcium balance which is not good for bone health. Do you take a vitamin D supplement?*Yes, I take 400 IU of Vitamin D dailyYes, I take over 400 IU of Vitamin D dailyYes, I take 1000 IU of Vitamin D dailyYes, I take more than 1000 IU of Vitamin D dailyI do not take a vitamin D supplementVitamin D helps build stronger bones by increasing the absorption of calcium and also improves the function of muscles, which in turn is important for fall prevention. How many alcoholic drinks do you consume each day (including weekends) on average?Research shows an increased risk of osteoporosis for those who regularly consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks per day. Increased alcohol intake also contributes to increased falls and is often associated with poor nutrition. Do you currently smoke cigarettes?*YesNoIn addition to numerous other health issues, smoking can have a negative impact on bone health. Have you lost 2 cm (3/4”) or more in height as measured by your healthcare provider, or 6 cm (2 ½”) or more overall from when you were a young adult?YesNoNot sureHeight loss can be a warning sign of a spine fracture. You may not be aware of a broken bone in your back because 66% are painless. So, knowing how tall you are and having your healthcare professional measure you annually is important if you are over 50 years old. Have either your mother or father had a hip fracture?*YesNoHaving a parent who has had a hip fracture means you may have a greater chance of developing osteoporosis and fracturing. Have you broken a bone from a simple fall or bump since age 40?*YesNoPeople with healthy bones should not break a bone from a simple fall, even when on concrete or ice, picking up groceries or sneezing. Breaks like these are called fragility fractures and are a major risk factor for diagnosing osteoporosis. Having had one fracture is the best predictor of having another fracture. Have you ever been treated with any of the following medications? Please select all that apply. Glucocorticoids (e.g. prednisone) Hormone therapy that reduce estrogen for example in breast cancer Hormone therapy that reduce testosterone for example in prostate cancer “Heartburn” Drugs Depo-Provera Excessive Thyroid Hormone Replacement Anti-seizure and Mood-altering Drugs Thiazolidinediones Other Certain medications can increase bone loss and as a result increase the risk of fracture. Some medication increase the risk of falls resulting in broken bones. Osteoporosis that results from the treatment of another condition is called Secondary Osteoporosis. Do you have any of the following conditions? Please select all that apply. Rheumatoid Arthritis Crohn’s Disease Ulcerative Colitis Celiac Disease Weight Loss Surgery Primary Hyperparathyroidism Chronic Kidney Disease Chronic Liver Disease Type 1 Diabetes Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Untreated Hyperthyroidism Neurological Disorders Other Some medical conditions can increase the risk of osteoporosis, known as secondary osteoporosis. Some of them can also increase the risk of falling, resulting in broken bones. At what age did you experience symptoms of menopause?*Before 45After 45NeitherFollowing menopause, the body produces much less of the sex hormones estrogen, resulting in a loss of bone density. Early menopause means that the protective effects of estrogen are lost sooner in life. With estrogen deficiency due to menopause, there is rapid bone loss that occurs for several years which may put women at increased risk for osteoporosis especially if their baseline bone mass was suboptimal to begin with. Have your periods ever stopped for several months or more? (Other than for pregnancy or menopause)*YesNoDisruption of menstrual cycles at any age may have a direct effect on bones. Prolonged cessation of menstrual cycles before menopause (other than in pregnancy) can be a sign of estrogen deficiency which can have a negative impact on bone health since estrogen is protective. If you would like to receive a copy of your results please fill out your email below.Name First Last Email Also sign me up to Osteoporosis Canada updates, news and recipes for better bone health. To skip this step, simply select SUBMIT to finish the test and view your results. This iframe contains the logic required to handle Ajax powered Gravity Forms.
Osteoporosis, known as the “silent thief,” can cause bones to deteriorate over a number of years without any signs or symptoms, until a bone breaks. Unfortunately, by the time this happens, the disease is already fairly advanced.
It’s important to know what your risks are so that you can play an active role and work with your doctor to protect your bone health.
Complete the Know Your Risk tool to find out what your risks are, and make an appointment to talk to your doctor about your bone health and risk of breaking a bone today.
If you would like to receive a copy of your results please fill out your email below.
