Large-scale school scoliosis screening in a multi-ethnic, high-altitude region of southwestern China: an epidemiological study of 69,811 children and adolescents
The elevated detection rate in Yunnan highlights the influence of regional sociodemographic and environmental factors. Findings support tailored screening strategies, particularly for urban female adolescents and minority populations in high-altitude areas.
Authors
- Qing Zhen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2816-4539)
- Limei Dai
- Shanshan Song (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3313-3232)
- Xiangyu Yan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1496-0358)
- Tiejun Shui (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2224-0545)
- Wenbin An (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5893-2466)
- Litao Chang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8946-5394)
- Jiaxin Hao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-5768-0758)
- Ying He (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3117-097X)
- Min Tan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3996-909X)
- Yong Shen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9995-663X)
Institutions
- Tianjin University (CN)
- Jilin University (CN)
- Living Independently Now Center (US)
- Yunnan Center for Disease Control And Prevention (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2025-10-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1659046
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.01