Published in: Georgian Medical Journal | Original Research | Vol. 1 No. 3 (2026)
Authors: Rusudan Vadatchkoria, Hiya Kakati, Thej Krishna
DOI: 10.66636/gmj.v1.i3.a184
Poor posture is one of the most common health concerns among school-age students — and a new study published in the Georgian Medical Journal takes a closer look at how everyday habits and lifestyle choices contribute to the risk of scoliosis, the abnormal lateral curvature of the spine.
The researchers examined students to assess how postural behaviours — such as how they sit, carry their bags, and use screens — interact with lifestyle factors including physical activity, sleep patterns, and body weight to influence spinal health.
Why It Matters
Scoliosis affects millions of young people globally, and early detection is key to preventing long-term disability. Understanding modifiable risk factors — things that students and teachers can actually change — is a critical first step toward school-based prevention programmes.
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🔗 DOI: 10.66636/gmj.v1.i3.a184
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Published in: Georgian Medical Journal, Vol. 1 No. 3 (2026) — Surgical Innovation, Paediatrics, and Environmental Health
Open Access · CC BY 4.0 · ISSN 3088-4322
Original publication: Assessment of postural habits and lifestyle factors for scoliosis risk in students
Published in the Georgian Medical Journal (GMJ) — ISSN 3088-4322 — gmj.ge
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