Introduction:In China,the prevalence of abnormal spinal curvature in children and adolescents is high and the number of cases is increasing in recent years,which seriously threatens physical and mental health of child...Introduction:In China,the prevalence of abnormal spinal curvature in children and adolescents is high and the number of cases is increasing in recent years,which seriously threatens physical and mental health of children and adolescents.Public health surveillance of these abnormalities is crucial for developing targeted interventions.Methods:This study evaluated detection rates and risk factors of spinal curvature abnormalities among children and adolescents in Jiangsu Province,China.This study analyzed data from the population-based“Surveillance for Common Disease and Health Risk Factors Among Students”project,implemented annually from September to November during 2021–2023.Abnormal spinal curvature was assessed using the national“Technical Guide for Prevention and Control of Abnormal Spinal Curvature in Children and Adolescents.”Detection rates were calculated,and associated factors were evaluated using multivariate logistic regression.Results:Annual detection rates were 2.6%,1.8%,and 2.3%,respectively,among children and adolescents aged 6–17 years.Detection rates increased with age and were significantly higher among females compared to males.Adequate physical activity,sufficient sleep,and correct reading and writing postures were protective factors against spinal curvature abnormalities,while low body weight was associated with increased risk.Conclusion:The emerging burden of abnormal spinal curvature necessitates targeted public health interventions,particularly for high school students and females.Beyond implementing early lifestyle interventions such as sufficient outdoor activities,appropriate referrals to public health specialists and orthopedic surgeons may provide additional risk mitigation.Successful outcomes require multisectoral collaboration and parental engagement to achieve sustainable public health improvements.展开更多
基金Supported by Ministry of Science and Technology(Grant No.G2023141005L)Ministry of Education(Grant No.1125000172)+2 种基金Jiangsu Provincial Social Science Foundation(Grant No.24SHB005)SEU Innovation Capability Enhancement Plan for Doctoral Students(Grant No.CXJH_SEU 25220)Jiangsu Provincial Department of Science and Technology.
文摘Introduction:In China,the prevalence of abnormal spinal curvature in children and adolescents is high and the number of cases is increasing in recent years,which seriously threatens physical and mental health of children and adolescents.Public health surveillance of these abnormalities is crucial for developing targeted interventions.Methods:This study evaluated detection rates and risk factors of spinal curvature abnormalities among children and adolescents in Jiangsu Province,China.This study analyzed data from the population-based“Surveillance for Common Disease and Health Risk Factors Among Students”project,implemented annually from September to November during 2021–2023.Abnormal spinal curvature was assessed using the national“Technical Guide for Prevention and Control of Abnormal Spinal Curvature in Children and Adolescents.”Detection rates were calculated,and associated factors were evaluated using multivariate logistic regression.Results:Annual detection rates were 2.6%,1.8%,and 2.3%,respectively,among children and adolescents aged 6–17 years.Detection rates increased with age and were significantly higher among females compared to males.Adequate physical activity,sufficient sleep,and correct reading and writing postures were protective factors against spinal curvature abnormalities,while low body weight was associated with increased risk.Conclusion:The emerging burden of abnormal spinal curvature necessitates targeted public health interventions,particularly for high school students and females.Beyond implementing early lifestyle interventions such as sufficient outdoor activities,appropriate referrals to public health specialists and orthopedic surgeons may provide additional risk mitigation.Successful outcomes require multisectoral collaboration and parental engagement to achieve sustainable public health improvements.
