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[Musculoskeletal pain in the population]
1Institut für Community Medicine, Universität Greifswald. Thomas.Kohlmann@uni-greifswald.de
Schmerz (Berlin, Germany)
|December 4, 2003
Summary
Musculoskeletal pain affects 16% of adults, with higher prevalence in women and those around age 50-60. While risk factors exist, they only moderately influence pain occurrence and progression.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
Context:
- Musculoskeletal pain is a significant health concern with broad population impact.
- Understanding prevalence is crucial for public health initiatives and resource allocation.
Purpose:
- To review studies on the prevalence of musculoskeletal pain.
- To establish the epidemiologic relevance of musculoskeletal pain.
- To estimate the prevalence of clinically relevant musculoskeletal pain.
Summary:
- Approximately 16% of the adult population experiences severe musculoskeletal pain.
- Prevalence is higher in women (18%) than men (14%) and peaks between ages 50-60.
- Longitudinal data show consistent patterns in the natural course of musculoskeletal pain, with moderate associations for known risk factors.
Impact:
- Provides a realistic estimate of clinically relevant musculoskeletal pain prevalence.
- Highlights demographic variations (gender, age) in musculoskeletal pain.
- Informs future research on risk factors and interventions for musculoskeletal pain.