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Prevalence of scoliosis in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The understanding of the prevalence and early predictive factors of scoliosis in children and adolescents is limited, which poses challenges to developing preventative strategies. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to clarify the prevalence and predictors of scoliosis among children and adolescents.

Methods

We conducted a comprehensive search in PubMed, Cochrane, Embase, and Web of Science through October 2023. The quality of included studies was evaluated using the Joanna Briggs Institute scale or the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. Subgroup analyses were performed to examine different types of scoliosis and specific demographic groups.

Results

From 32 studies encompassing 55,635,351 children and adolescents, we identified 284,114 cases of scoliosis, resulting in a prevalence rate of 3.1% (95% CI: 1.5%-5.2%). This rate varied by gender, degrees of scoliosis severity, and between idiopathic vs. congenital forms. Notable predictors included gender, age, Body Mass Index (BMI), race, environmental factors, and lifestyle choices.

Conclusion

Scoliosis is a significant condition affecting a minority of children and adolescents, particularly adolescent girls and individuals who are overweight. It is recommended that guardians and schools enhance educational efforts towards its prevention.

Systematic review registration

https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/, Identifier CRD42023476498.

SUBMITTER: Li M

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11300313 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Prevalence of scoliosis in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Li Mingyang M Nie Qilong Q Liu Jiaying J Jiang Zeping Z

Frontiers in pediatrics 20240723

<h4>Background</h4>The understanding of the prevalence and early predictive factors of scoliosis in children and adolescents is limited, which poses challenges to developing preventative strategies. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to clarify the prevalence and predictors of scoliosis among children and adolescents.<h4>Methods</h4>We conducted a comprehensive search in PubMed, Cochrane, Embase, and Web of Science through October 2023. The quality of included studies was evaluated u ...[more]

PMID: 39108696

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