Bone Health Quiz

Let’s take bone health down to the bare bones. Take this quiz to test your bone-health knowledge.

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Question 1 of 10

How many Americans have low bone density or osteoporosis?

20 million
36 million
53 million
72 million

Question 2 of 10

In the U.S., osteoporosis causes how many broken bones each year?

2,000
200,000
2 million
None of the above

Question 3 of 10

By what age does my bone mass peak?

Teens
Twenties
Thirties
Fourties
None of the above – it never peaks

Question 4 of 10

Osteoporosis only affects women and men don’t need to worry about it.

True
False

Question 5 of 10

Aside from calcium, what else is important to include in my diet to promote good bone health?

Vitamin D
Lean protein
Healthy fats
All of the above

Question 6 of 10

More women die in the U.S. from complications from a hip fracture as a result of osteoporosis than of

Lung cancer
Heart disease
Breast cancer
A, B and C combined

Question 7 of 10

At what age should I begin getting regular DXA scans, if I have no risk factors?

70 for women; 65 for men
65 for women; 70 for men
65 for both men and women
70 for both men and women
None of the above – what’s a DXA scan anyway?

Question 8 of 10

1 in ___ women over the age of 50 will sustain an osteoporotic fracture.

Question 9 of 10

How long does a bone density test take from start to finish?

15-20 minutes
20-30 minutes
35 minutes
Less than 15 minutes
More than 35 minutes

Question 10 of 10

Aside from a DXA scan, what else is a telltale sign that I have osteoporosis?

I will get arthritis
I will feel my bones weakening
I will get shin splints
I will suffer a bone fracture
All of the above

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Breaking News On Osteoporosis^[i]

of Americans say they are aware of the effects that osteoporosis can have on their health, but only 52% of Americans report taking any steps to prevent it.

of women ages 50+ are aware that more women die annually from the effects of osteoporosis than breast and cervical cancers combined.

of women ages 50+ report that their doctor has recommended they get a bone density scan.

of women ages 50+ say they have gotten a DXA scan.

Bone Health Over Time

Birth to Age 20

90% of Peak Bone Mass is acquired by age 20 in boys and age 18 in girls^[ii]
Ages 20-59

Between 25-30 most reach peak bone mass - by 40 we begin to lose bone mass^[iv]
Ages 60 and Up

Bone Strength Weakens in women 10 years after menopause and in men over 70^[iv]

Click around the circle to learn more about bone health at different ages.

Birth to Age 20
Youth is the Best Time to "Invest" in Bone Health^[ii]
- Stay Active
- Get Enough Calcium and Vitamin D Daily
  - 1 Cup of Yogurt
  - 2 Cups of Milk
  - 1 Cup of OJ with Calcium^[iv]
Ages 20-59
Help Prevent Bone Loss - Limit:^[iv]
- - 1 in 2 Women and 1 in 4 Men Age 50 and Older Will Break a Bone Due to Osteoporosis^[iv]
- - Salt
  - Caffeine
  - Alcohol
  - Smoking
- - Engage in Weight-Bearing and Muscle-Strengthening Exercises^[iii]
Ages 60 and Up
Bone Strength is Reduced and Risk of Fracture Increases
- Prevent Falls
  - Keep a Flashlight Near Your Bed
  - Wear Rubber-Soled Shoes
  - Don't Walk in Socks^[vi]
- Exercise
  - Walk, Climb Stairs, Play Tennis or go Dancing^[vi]

Osteoporosis causes 2 million bone fractures every year^[ii]

Osteoporosis leads to more than 800,000 emergency room visits and more than 2.6 million doctor’s appointments annually^[iii],[iv]

More U.S. women die each year from complications of hip fracture than from breast cancer^[v]

Osteoporosis affects 4 out of 5 women, as well as many men^[vi]

Only 23 percent of eligible patients are scanned^[vii]

1 of 2 women 50+ will sustain an osteoporotic fracture^[viii]

54 million Americans have low bone density or osteoporosis^[viii]

By 2025, osteoporosis will likely be responsible for roughly 3 million fractures and $25.3 billion in costs annually^[viii]

A woman’s risk of hip fracture equals her combined risk of breast, uterine, and ovarian cancer^[ix]

The hospitalization cost burden of osteoporotic fractures in women 55+ is greater than the cost of heart attack, stroke, or breast cancer^[x]

Breaking it down: when to get screened

The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) recommends that all women over 65 or of postmenopausal age with risk factors, as well as men over 70 talk to their doctors about undergoing a bone density test to diagnose osteoporosis. This painless, 15-minute test will help predict your risk of breaking a bone, and statistics show that women who have bone density scans have 35% fewer hip fractures than those who do not.

What’s My Risk?

Many factors play a role in your risk for osteoporosis, including age, gender, lifestyle, medical history, family history and whether you take any medication or have medical conditions that can lead to bone loss.