The Big Osteoporosis
The Australian website ‘The Big Osteoporosis’, founded by Amgen (a biotechnology company), offers a simple four-part test for any individuals to part-take, allowing them to determine whether they are at risk of osteoporosis and should seek further help. (The Big Osteoporosis, 2017)
Healthy Bones Australia
Healthy Bones Australia, an initiative of Osteoporosis Australia, offers a comprehensive self-assessment which allows individuals to know whether they are at risk of developing osteoporosis and the steps they should take. (Know Your Bones, 2021)
Frax Test
According to The Clinician’s Guide to Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis, FRAX was developed to calculate the 10-year probability of a hip fracture and the 10-year probability of a major osteoporotic fracture by taking into account femoral neck bone mass density (BMD) and the clinical risk factors. (The University of Sheffield FRAX tool)
