PREVALENCE OF PES PLANUS IN CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGE OF 5 TO 10 YEARS IN BELAGAVI CITY: A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY
Journal Title: IJAR-Indian Journal of Applied Research - Year 2017, Vol 7, Issue 4
Abstract
The prevalence of pes planus is highly variable globally and locally. The objective of the present study was to investigate the prevalence of pes planus in children between the age of 5 to 10 years in Belagavi city Materials and methods: 590 children from the different schools in Belagavi city were selected randomly and screened. emographic data and footprints were collected. Footprints were analysed using Chipaux-Smirak-Index. Results: The overall prevalence of pes planus was 29.83%. The prevalence of pes planus was high in overweight children (60%). In males, prevalence was higher than females (M-52.84%, F-47.16%). Conclusion: The present study states that there is significant association between the pes planus and BMI(p<0.05). Prevalence of pes planus is higher in overweight children than healthy and underweight children.
Authors and Affiliations
Vinuta Deshpande, Aditi Swami, Tanaya Prabhu, Vivekanand Neelgund
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