Quiz: How Well do You Know Osteoporosis?

Osteoporosis occurs when the body loses too much bone, makes too little bone, or both, according to the National Osteoporosis Foundation. Nearly 54 million Americans have osteoporosis or low bone mass, which places them at increased risk for osteoporosis. Take our quiz on osteoporosis and see how you do!     Can fractures caused by osteoporosis be life-threatening?Which test is typically used to detect osteoporosis?Osteoporosis is only a problem for older Caucasian women.Which T-score is considered normal bone density?What percentage of older women with fractures actually receive osteoporosis therapy?Better luck next time!Sorry, you did not pass the quiz. For additional resources on rheumatic diseases, visit Rheumatology Consultant. Great job!You passed the quiz on osteoporosis. For more information on rheumatic diseases, visit Rheumatology Consultant.