| Sr. No. | Knowledge Item | % (n) |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Osteoporosis leads to an increased risk of bone fractures. | 94.6 (246) |
| 2. | Osteoporosis usually causes symptoms before a fracture occurs. | 7.7(20) |
| 3. | Having a higher peak bone mass at the end of childhood gives no protection against the development of osteoporosis in later life. | 23.5(61) |
| 4. | Osteoporosis is more common in men. | 53.5(139) |
| 5. | Cigarette smoking can contribute to osteoporosis. | 58.1(151) |
| 6. | White women are at the highest risk of fracture as compared to other races. | 10(26) |
| 7. | A fall is just as important as low bone strength in causing fractures. | 44.6(116) |
| 8. | By age 80, the majority of women have osteoporosis. | 64.6(168) |
| 9. | From age 50, most women can expect at least one fracture before they die. | 47.3(123) |
| 10. | Any type of physical activity is beneficial for osteoporosis. | 74.2(193) |
| 11. | It is easy to tell whether I am at risk of osteoporosis by my clinical risk factors. | 51.5(134) |
| 12. | Family history of osteoporosis strongly predisposes a person to osteoporosis. | 47.3(123) |
| 13. | Adequate calcium intake can be achieved from two glasses of milk a day. | 13.5(35) |
| 14. | Sardines and broccoli are good sources of calcium for people who cannot take dairy products. | 55(143) |
| 15. | Calcium supplements alone can prevent bone loss. | 42.7(111) |
| 16. | Alcohol in moderation has little effect on osteoporosis. | 35.4(92) |
| 17. | High salt intake is a risk factor for osteoporosis. | 21.5(56) |
| 18. | There is a small amount of bone loss in the ten years following the onset of menopause. | 11.5(30) |
| 19. | Hormone therapy prevents further bone loss at any age after menopause. | 21.9(57) |
| 20. | There are no effective treatments for osteoporosis available in Australia. | 31.2(81) |