hrp0089p1-p029 | Bone, Growth Plate & Mineral Metabolism P1 | ESPE2018

Fracture Epidemiology for Children in Western Australia between 2005–2015: Do We Need to be Concerned about Bone Health?

Jenkins Mark , Nimphius Sophia , Hart Nicolas , Chivers Paola , Rantalainen Timo , Ruter Kristina , Borland Meredith , McIntyre Fleur , Stannage Katherine , Siafarikas Aris

Aim: Western Australia is a state with unique geography and population distribution having only a single tertiary paediatric hospital (Princess Margaret Hospital, PMH in Perth) managing the majority of children and adolescents with fractures in the Emergency Department (ED). Fracture incidence in 0–16 year olds is known to be high and varies between countries with boys having a 1.5 fold higher fracture incidence than girls. There are no specific data for Australia. The ai...