Personal history of fracture in adulthood is a risk factor for osteoporosis.

• A. Personal history of fracture as an adult
• B. No fracture history
• C. Regular exercise history
• D. Adequate calcium intake

Answer: (A)

Having had a fracture in adulthood signals skeletal fragility. In osteoporosis, bones lose mass and become more porous, so a fracture from low or no trauma reflects underlying bone weakness. This prior fracture is a strong predictor of future fractures and is used as a key risk factor when assessing someone’s osteoporosis risk, often leading to bone density testing and preventive measures. By contrast, no fracture history, regular exercise, and adequate calcium intake are associated with stronger bones and lower risk, not risk factors. So the statement that personal history of fracture in adulthood is a risk factor best captures why osteoporosis risk can be identified and evaluated.