Risk factors of osteoporosis
This mineral deficiency is one of the most common contributors to osteoporosis.
What is calcium?
The most common test for measuring bone density.
What is a DEXA scan?
Women are at higher risk of osteoporosis after this stage of life due to decreased estrogen levels.
What is menopause?
Doctors often check this part of the body for early signs of bone loss.
What are the hips or spine?
This lifestyle habit, often linked to lung disease, also weakens bones and increases fracture risk.
What is smoking?
This simple test compares your current height to past records to detect bone shrinkage.
What is a height measurement?
A family history of this condition increases your likelihood of developing osteoporosis.
What is osteoporosis?
A doctor may order this type of imaging, besides DEXA, to look for fractures.
What is an X-ray?
Lack of this vitamin, often made when your skin is exposed to sunlight, can weaken bones.
What is vitamin D?
This score from a bone density test compares your bone health to that of a healthy young adult.
What is a T-score?