Test Your Bone Knowledge

10 million Americans have osteoporosis, and 34 million more have low bone mass, putting them at risk for the disease. Prevention and early treatment play a huge role in reducing the burden of osteoporosis.

Introduction

Take this quiz to find out what you know about osteoporosis.

Questions

Osteoporosis is a painful disease characterized by thin, weak, and brittle bones.

True
False

Osteoporosis threatens the health of 44 million Americans.

True
False

A person can be diagnosed at the age of 40 or younger.

True
False

One out of every 2 women over age 50 will have an osteoporosis related bone fracture in her lifetime.

True
False

Osteoporosis can be prevented.

True
False

Calcium is a critical mineral in maintaining bone health and is produced by the body.

True
False

People with osteoporosis should not exercise because it puts them at increased risk of falling and getting a bone fracture.

True
False

Smoking increases the risk of developing osteoporosis.

True
False

If my physician does not bring up osteoporosis, I do not need to worry about developing the disease.

True
False