Welcome to the DXA-MAP online calculator

This calculator assesses your osteoporosis risk based on various factors.


Disclaimer

The assumption is that you are healthy, have no family history of osteoporosis and have not been diagnosed with osteoporosis.



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Please enter your age, gender, height and weight and then press 'Calculate your risk' to see your osteoporosis risk.

Probability of Osteoporosis:

The 95% confidence interval is:

Risk ranking:


Scatter Plot of BMI by Age - filtered by Gender



Contour Plot Comparison of BMI by Age - filtered by Gender





Risk Factors for Osteoporosis

Several factors can increase your risk of developing osteoporosis:

  • Age: Risk increases as you get older.
  • Gender: Women are more likely to develop osteoporosis.
  • Family history: A family history of fractures or osteoporosis.
  • Low body weight: BMI less than 18.5 is a risk factor.
  • Smoking: Tobacco use can contribute to bone loss.
  • Sedentary lifestyle: Lack of physical activity increases risk.

Learn more about Osteoporosis

For more information about osteoporosis and bone health, visit the following resources:

Contact the DXA-MAP Team

If you have any questions, suggestions, or need further assistance, please feel free to reach out to us through the following channels:

DXA-MAP team at the University of Galway | Visit DXA-MAP
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