Anthropometric and Scoliosis Screening Data for Ethiopian Schoolchildren

A source of descriptive statistics on anthropometric and screening characteristics for schoolchildren aged 6–15 years in Ethiopia with an ATR (Angle of Trunk Rotation) of 7° or greater. The data is stored in an XLS file with a size of 5.5 KB. It was authored by Reta Wakoya and is licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Use Cases

• Analyze the distribution of ATR values among schoolchildren to understand scoliosis screening outcomes.
• Examine anthropometric characteristics like height or weight in relation to scoliosis indicators.
• Study the prevalence of scoliosis (ATR ≥ 7°) within the specific demographic of Ethiopian schoolchildren aged 6–15.

Strengths

• Data is focused on a specific clinical threshold (ATR ≥ 7°) for scoliosis screening.
• The dataset is licensed under CC BY 4.0, allowing for open sharing and adaptation.
• Provides data on a specific age group (6–15 years) and geography (Ethiopia).

Limitations

• The dataset is very small at 5.5 KB, indicating limited scope and likely a small sample size.
• Only descriptive statistics are provided, not the underlying raw measurement data.
• The specific columns, row count, and sample data are unknown, limiting analytical depth.

Provenance

Source

figshare, authored by Reta Wakoya.

Collection Method

Descriptive statistics derived from scoliosis screening and anthropometric measurements.

Freshness

Last updated on 2026-03-20.

Geography

Ethiopia.