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1. Are you Caucasian or Asian?	If yes, score 5 points	+ ________
2. Do you take estrogen?	If no, score 1 point	+ ________
	If yes, score 0	+ ________
3. Do you have rheumatoid arthritis?	If yes, score 4 points	+ ________
	If no, score 0	+ ________
4. Fractured wrist, hip or spinal bone from minor fall?	If yes, score 4 points (for each fracture)	+ ________
	If no, score 0	+ ________
5. Take the first number of your age and multiply by 3 (Example: 67 years=6x3=18)	Your answer	+ ________
	Subtotal Score	_________
6. Take your weight and divide by 10 (Example: 145 lbs/10=14	SUBTRACT this Number	- ________
	TOTAL SCORE	_________

Please answer this six-question test. The test was formulated after reviewing the cases of hundreds of women to help determine who should have a bone density scan. The test has an accuracy rate of about 80 per cent.

If your score totals 6 or higher, you probably should CALL US AT 687-5477 for more information or discuss this subject with your personal physician.