Everyone's bones lose density after age 40, and by the age of 75, nearly half of all people - women and men are afflicted with osteoporosis.
Risk factors identify a person at higher risk for developing a specific disease or condition.
For example, osteoporosis may be preventable or the disease process slowed with lifestyle changes. The first step in changing a behavior is identifying a behavior. We have developed a questionnaire that will help you identify your risk factors. Some you may already know about, such as smoking, diet and exercises, but others may surprise you. Take our self-risk assessment to see if you are at risk for osteoporosis, click here .