While osteoporosis more frequently affects women than men, men with hip fractures have a mortality rate two-to-three times higher than women.
And as 30-to-40 per cent of fractures due to osteoporosis occur in men, it’s clearly an issue that men should be (cough) seeing their doctors about. The only way men can find out if they are at risk of osteoporosis is to have a bone density scan – which, yes, sounds like a visit to the doctor.
Rather than searching Dr Google, Osteoporosis Australia have created a simple test to help you find out whether you are at risk. You can take the test at HowDenseAreYou.org.au
Just do it –> remember early detection of low bone density can prevent osteoporosis.