Socioeconomic variables and fracture risk in children and adolescents: a population-based study from northern Sweden.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Previous studies have investigated the association between socioeconomic characteristics and fractures among children, producing different results. In a population-based study, we previously found an increased risk of fractures among children living in an urban municipality compared with rural municipalities. This study aimed to evaluate the importance of socioeconomic variables for the incidence of fractures among 0-17 year olds.

Setting, design and outcome measure

We present a longitudinal, observational study of a population 0-17 years of age. Data from an injury database were linked with additional socioeconomic data for the population at risk. These were 55 758 individuals residing within the primary catchment area of a regional hospital in northern Sweden. U

SUBMITTER: Hedstrom E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8506859 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature