Bone Health Champion – Men In the moment of fracture, will you delay action or Question Fractures More?
Your Bone Health ProfileYou are a Bone Health ChampionExperiencing a fracture after the age of 55 can increase your risk of another fracture. It may also be a sign of osteoporosis, a condition that weakens bones and makes them more likely to break.While women are at greater risk of fractures and osteoporosis after the age of 55, men can also be affected. Question Fractures More and speak with your doctor about what your fracture could mean for your bone health and your risk of future fractures.If you have been diagnosed with osteoporosis, your bone health and fracture risk can change over time. Regular conversations with your doctor can help you understand your current fracture risk.You can explore your risk factors for osteoporosis and fractures by using the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) Osteoporosis Risk Check, the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) Bone Health Quiz and the FRAX® calculator.BHOF’s bone health discussion guide can also help you prepare for a conversation with your doctor.If you know someone else over 55+ who has experienced a fracture, encourage them to Question Fractures More and take this quiz to better understand what their fracture could mean for their bone health. Share Your Bone Health ProfileBone health conversations matter. Shareyour profile card and help raise awarenessof osteoporosis and fracture risk.Share on:
