Osteoporosis Risk Calculator

Created by Lead Calculators, Modified on Mon, 29 Sep, 2025 at 12:57 PM by Lead Calculators

The Osteoporosis Risk Estimator provides an assessment of a user’s risk for osteoporosis. The calculation is based on lifestyle, health history, and age-related factors. The result offers insight into bone health and indicates whether further evaluation may be recommended.

Users are asked questions about:

Their age range
Biological gender
Height and weight for BMI calculation
Fractures due to a minor bump or fall
Parents who experienced fractures after a minor bump or fall
Engagement in weight-bearing exercises
Smoking habits
Alcohol consumption
Calcium intake
Vitamin D intake
Rheumatoid arthritis condition
Corticosteroids intake
Sunlight exposure
Menopause (for women only)

The user's answers to the different questions will be translated into a point system:

Age

Age range	Point(s)
Less than 50 years	0
50 - 59 years	1
60 - 69 years	2
70+ years	3

Biological gender

Gender	Point(s)
Male	1
Female	2

Fracture from a minor bump or fall

Answer	Point(s)
Yes	2
No	0

Family history of fractures after a minor bump or fall

Answer	Point(s)
Yes	1
No	0

Weight-bearing exercises

Answer	Point(s)
Yes	0
No	2

Smoking habits

Answer	Point(s)
Yes	2
No	0

Alcohol intake

Answer	Point(s)
Yes	1
No	0

Adequate calcium intake

Most adults need 1,000 - 1,200mg of calcium per day from food and/or supplements

Answer	Point(s)
Yes	0
No	2

Adequate vitamin D intake

Adults typically need 600 - 800 IU of vitamin D daily

Answer	Point(s)
Yes	0
No	2

Rheumatoid arthritis condition

Answer	Point(s)
Yes	2
No	0

Corticosteroids intake

Answer	Point(s)
Yes	2
No	0

Sunlight exposure

At least 10-30 minutes of midday sun exposure (on face, arms, or legs) without sunscreen, 2-3 times per week

Answer	Point(s)
Yes	0
No	1

Experiencing menopause (for women only)

Answer	Point(s)
Yes	1
No	0

BMI

Body mass index (BMI) is calculated with the following formula and then converted into points:

BMI = (weight in pounds / (height in inches)²) * 703

BMI	Point(s)
Less than 18.5	2
18.5 - 24.9	0
Greater than 25	2

Calculation of Osteoporosis Risk

Once all questions have been answered and converted to the point system, the score will be summed up.

Default Email Responses

There are several default email responses depending on the calculated score. The email content can be customized when setting up the diabetes risk calculator to match your messaging better.

Score: 0-5 points Low Risk

Your bone health appears stable; be sure to maintain healthy habits.

Score: 6-10 points Moderate Risk

Some risk factors present; consider monitoring bone health.

Score: 11-15 points High Risk

Multiple risk factors; may warrant bone density testing and further evaluation.

Score: 16+ points Very High Risk

High likelihood of low bone density or future fracture; seek medical evaluation.

To edit the copies of each email response, please see our help article on creating a calculator and editing the email templates.