Table 1.
Relative values of risk factors for osteoporosis
| Coefficient | Value = 1 | Twice the value | Four times the value | Eight times the value | Absolute value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | Male | Female | |||
| Ethnicity | Black | Mixed | White | Oriental | |
| Age | 20 | 50 | 60 | 70 | 80 |
| BMI | >30 | 27 to 30 | 24 to 27 | 20 to 24 | |
| Age at menopause | > 52 | 48 to 52 | 44 to 48 | Up to 44 | |
| Previous osteoporotic fracture | Any osteoporotic fracture | Vertebra | Femur | ||
| Osteoporotic fracture in parents | Others | Vertebra | Femur | ||
| Habits | Tobacco | Alcohol | Coffee | ||
| Physical activity | Daily | Frequently | Occasionally | Sedentary | |
| Questions on different body systems | Anticonvulsants | Rheumatoid arthritis | Corticoid therapy |