Investigation of abnormal spinal curvature epidemic status among primary school students in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region
Objective To investigate the epidemic status and influencing factors of abnormal spinal curvature among primary school students in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region,and to provide a reference for the development of relevant preventive and control measures.Methods In September 2021,113 079 primary school students from 209 schools in 12 cities in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region were selected for scoliosis screening using stratified random cluster sampling,and 56 522 students filled out questionnaires on common student illnesses and health influencing factors.The rate was compared using the Chi-square test,and the influencing factors of abnormal spinal curvature were analyzed using multifactorial logistic regression analysis.Results A total of 1 176 students with abnormal spinal curvature were detected in this survey,with a detection rate of 1.0%.There were statistically significant differences in the detection rates of abnormal spinal curvature among primary school students in different economic areas and grades(x2=31.229,167.803,P<0.05).The results of multifactorial logistic regression analysis showed that the economic area,BMI,and grade were the factors affecting the abnormal spinal curvature in primary school students.The risk of abnormal spinal curvature was 1.754 times higher in emaciation students than in overweight students.The risk of abnormal spinal curvature was lower for students in grades 1,2,3,4,and 5 than for students in grade 6,the risk increased with each grade.Conclusion The detection rate of abnormal spinal curvature in primary school students is high in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.It is necessary to actively control the influencing factors and take effective measures to reduce the incidence of abnormal spinal curvature in primary school students.
Primary school studentAbnormal spinal curvatureEpidemic statusInfluencing factorDetection rate