Prevalence of overweight in children with bone fractures: a case control study

• Main Authors: Valerio Giuliana (Author), Gallè Francesca (Author), Mancusi Caterina (Author), Di Onofrio Valeria (Author), Guida Pasquale (Author), Tramontano Antonino (Author), Ruotolo Edoardo (Author), Liguori Giorgio (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Children's fractures have been enlisted among orthopaedics complaints of childhood obesity. Unhealthy lifestyle behaviours may contribute to increased risk. This study described the prevalence of overweight/obesity in children a...