Osteoporosis-a disease that affects some 28 million Americans (80 percent of whom are women)-thins and weakens bones to the point where they break easily. Lifting an object or experiencing a fall can result in fractures in those with osteoporosis. Called a silent killer, osteoporosis victims may not be aware that they have the disease until a bone breaks.

We provide this low-cost screening to assist women and men in determining if they are at risk for osteoporosis. Risk factors include, but are not limited to: being female, advanced age, family history of osteoporosis, a diet low in calcium, cigarette smoking, low testosterone levels in males, inactive lifestyles, ethnicity (Asians and Caucasians are at greater risk), and use of certain medications, such as steroids and anticonvulsants.