Sedentary Behavior and Low Back Pain in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Low back pain (LBP) is increasingly prevalent among children and adolescents and represents a growing public health concern due to its potential persistence into adulthood. Screen-based sedentary behavior has substantially increased in pediatric populations. However, evidence regarding its association with LBP remains inconsistent, and the existence of a dose-response relationship is not well established. Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies was conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. Studies examining the association between screen-based sedentary behavior and LBP in children and adolescents aged 6-18 years were included. Random-effects meta-analyses were used to pool continuous exposure estimates, and a multi

SUBMITTER: Calvo-Munoz I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12841405 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature