Children's fractures have been enlisted among orthopaedics complaints of childhood obesity. Unhealthy lifestyle behaviours may contribute to increased risk. This study described the prevalence of overweight/obesity in children and adolescents reporting a recent fracture in relation to gender, dynamic of trauma, and site of fracture.

Prevalence of overweight in children with bone fractures: a case control study

VALERIO, GIULIANA;GALLE', Francesca;MANCUSI, CATERINA;DI ONOFRIO, Valeria;LIGUORI, Giorgio
2012-01-01

Abstract

Children's fractures have been enlisted among orthopaedics complaints of childhood obesity. Unhealthy lifestyle behaviours may contribute to increased risk. This study described the prevalence of overweight/obesity in children and adolescents reporting a recent fracture in relation to gender, dynamic of trauma, and site of fracture.
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