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Determinants of trunk abnormalities in adolescence
A A Hazebroek-Kampschreur1, A Hofman, A P van Dijk
1Department of Epidemiology, Municipal Health Service, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
International Journal of Epidemiology
|December 1, 1994
Summary
Adolescent girls experiencing growth spurts are at higher risk for trunk abnormalities, while menarche offers a protective effect. Taller girls at age 11 face increased risks for these conditions.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Adolescent Health
- Scoliosis Research
Background:
- Investigated the link between gender, anthropometrics, and adolescent development on trunk abnormality incidence.
- Focused on 2819 children exhibiting symmetry at baseline.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the relationship between growth, maturation, and trunk abnormalities in adolescents.
- To determine risk factors for developing trunk abnormalities during adolescence.
Main Methods:
- Collected data on height, weight, growth spurt onset, pubertal phase, and menarche at ages 11 and 13.
- Calculated 2-year cumulative incidence and relative risks (RR) for trunk abnormalities.
Main Results:
- Overall 2-year cumulative incidence of trunk abnormalities was 11%.
- Height was the primary predictor for trunk abnormalities in both sexes.
- Girls with an earlier growth spurt showed a higher RR (1.45), while menarche demonstrated a protective effect (RR = 0.48).
Conclusions:
- Taller 11-year-old girls initiating their adolescent growth spurt face an elevated risk of future trunk abnormalities.
- Menarche attainment appears to have a protective influence against the development of trunk abnormalities.