The school nurse is screening children for scoliosis. Identify the age range that is most at risk for developing the disease
1. 12 year olds
2. 2 year olds
3. 5 year olds
4. 18 year olds
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1. The increased rate of growth during this period has the higher incidence of scoliosis.
2. There is a very low incidence of scoliosis at this age.
3. There is a low incidence of scoliosis at this age because the rate of growth has slowed.
4. After puberty, the rate of growth has slowed, thus decreasing the chance for scoliosis.
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