Self Assessment Tools
Information and tools to assist in understanding and assessing risks factors for bone health, breast cancer and cardivascular disease. Also included is the healthdirect Symptom Checker for general health issues.
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Know your bones - online tool from Osteoporosis Australia and Garvan Institute of Medical Research that helps adults assess their likelihood of fractures, including those diagnosed with osteopenia and osteoporosis
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Know your chances - USA National Cancer Institute website wioth interactive pie charts describing the chance that someone of your sex, race and age will die – from anything - in the next 10 years
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Statin/Aspirin Choice Decision Aid - risk calculator allows you to use one of three methods of assessing your risk of cardiovascular disease and whether you should be on extra medication. It should be used in consultation with your doctor.
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Symptom Checker - This healthdirect online tool that allows you to check symptoms using a simple self-guided process and will give you health information and advice on what action you should take next, based on the information provided.
Please note: Risk Checker - 5 minute health questionnaire - This healthdirect online program has now been decommissioned.
Glossary of Terms
A description of words and terms used in menopause and women's health is available from:
Content updated August 2024