A Bone Strength Quiz for Men
By Lindsay Lyon
Posted November 19, 2007
This quick test may identify more than 90 percent of men over 55 who are at risk for osteoporosis. It is adapted from the Male Osteoporosis Risk Estimation Score (MORES) self-assessment devised at the University of Texas Medical Branch and published today in the Annals of Family Medicine. A score of 6 points or more suggests a talk with a doctor about getting a bone density X-ray scan.
| 1) How old are you? | |
|---|---|
| 75 or older | 4 points |
| 56 to 74 years | 3 points |
| 55 or younger | 0 points |
| Your score: ____ | |
| 2) How much do you weigh? | |
| 155 pounds or less | 6 points |
| 156 to 176 pounds | 4 points |
| Over 176 pounds | 0 points |
| Your score: ____ | |
| 3) Do you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)—either emphysema or chronic bronchitis, or both? | |
| Yes | 3 points |
| No | 0 points |
| Your score: ____ | |
| Your total score: ____ | |
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