Low back pain in rural Tibet

Damian Hoy1, Michael J Toole, Damien Morgan

  • 1Burnet Institute, Centre for International Health, PO Box 2284, Victoria 3001, Melbourne, Australia. dhoy@burnet.edu.au

Lancet (London, England)
|January 28, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Low back pain is a significant health issue in rural Tibet, affecting over 40% of adults annually. This study highlights the need for targeted interventions to address this prevalent condition and its impact on daily life.