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ArticleBMC public health2025

Global, regional, and national burdens of fracture in children and adolescents from 1990 to 2019.

Song Chen, Qingshuang Zhang, Zhibin Ouyang, Yuwei Ning, Juan Zheng, Shunyou Chen

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Song Chen *Department of Orthopedics, Fuzhou Second General Hospital, 47, Shangteng Road of Cangshan District, Fujian, 350007, China.
Qingshuang Zhang *Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shangjie Town, Minhou County, No. 1, Qiuyang Road, Fujian, 350108, China.
Zhibin OuyangFujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shangjie Town, Minhou County, No. 1, Qiuyang Road, Fujian, 350108, China.
Yuwei NingFujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shangjie Town, Minhou County, No. 1, Qiuyang Road, Fujian, 350108, China.
Juan Zheng *Department of Orthopedics, Fuzhou Second General Hospital, 47, Shangteng Road of Cangshan District, Fujian, 350007, China. 280937260@qq.com.
Shunyou Chen *Department of Orthopedics, Fuzhou Second General Hospital, 47, Shangteng Road of Cangshan District, Fujian, 350007, China. 271005564@qq.com.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundFractures in children and adolescents(FCA) represent a significant public health concern.This underlines the essential need for comprehensive research into the global burden of disease related to FCA.

objectiveTo examine the trajectories of fracture rates and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) in children and adolescents, as well as to identify contributing risk factors for fracture-associated DALYs between 1990 and 2019.

methodsThis cross-sectional analysis utilized data from the Global Burden of Diseases 2019 (GBD 2019) study. It included individuals with Fracture of Childhood Age (FCA) ranging from 5 to 14 years.

resultsIn 2019, there were 33,646,042 incident cases of FCA were reported worldwide. South Asia exhibited the highest number of new cases (8,270,826) and DALYs (190,124 life years) in 2019, accounting for approximately one-fourth of the global data. From 1990 to 2019, the age-standardized incidence slight decreased by 21.19% and DALYs decreased by 28.99% globally. Fractures involving the radius and/r ulna (19.88%) rank as the top most prevalent FCA. Panel models analysis has pinpointed growth in adjusted national income (coefficient B 3.50, p-value 0.02) and per capita adjusted national income (coefficient B 3.48, p-value 0.03) as significant predictors of the worldwide DALYs associated with FCA.

conclusionFrom 1990 to 2019, the burden of FCA exhibited a notable downward trend. However, in low SDI regions such as South Asia, the burden remains substantial. It was found that national income is a risk factor for FCA-associated DALYs, highlighting the need for policies and resources directed towards FCA alongside economic development.

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Disability-Adjusted Life YearsFractures, BoneGlobal Burden of DiseaseGlobal HealthAdolescentChildChild, PreschoolCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansIncidenceMaleRisk FactorsDisability-adjusted life years (DALYs)Fractures in children and adolescents (FCA)Global burden of diseases (GBD)Risk factors

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