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The Study on the Correlation between Low Back Pain and Life Habit, Obesity in High School Students

  • Journal of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation
  • Abbr : JKMR
  • 2010, 20(4), pp.185-195
  • Publisher : The Korean Academy Of Oriental Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Research Area : Medicine and Pharmacy > Korean Medicine

안희빈 1 김지영 1 손정민 1 Kim, Soon-joong 1 정수현 1

1세명대학교

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ABSTRACT

Objectives :The purpose of this study is to examine the relation between the obesity, life style and low back pain(LBP) in high school students and provide informations for developing the prevention of the low back pain. Methods :Participants were the 2nd grade students from one high school in An-san(268 students). Using a self-reported questionnaire, we collected data. And the data were analyzed by t-test, chi-square in SPSS Win 12.0 program. Results :1. The experience rate of LBP for 268 high school students was 56.7%. 2. The experience rate of female students(61%) was significantly higher than the male students(50%). 3. Computer using time of males LBP group was significantly higher than the none-LBP group. 4. Body mass index(BMI) of females LBP group was significantly higher than the none-LBP group. Conclusions :This study showed that the experience rate of LBP among high school students was related to obesity and life style. Therefore, educational programs and policy for preventing low back pain are necessary.

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