A case-control study on body composition of teenagers with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

ConclusionsChildren with AIS are more likely to be underweight and underfat compared to their healthy peers. Cases of having a high BF% and being overweight or obese are scarce amongst AIS patients.Key messagesThe majority of children with AIS have abnormal body composition compared to healthy age and gender-matched controls. Aspects of the nutritional status may play a role in the etiology of AIS.Children with low body fat might be at a higher risk of developing AIS. AIS screening programs should be directed towards underweight children.
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research