Prevalence, burden of disease, and lost in health state utilities attributable to chronic musculoskeletal disorders and pain in Chile.

Pedro ZitkoNorberto BilbenyCarlos BalmacedaTomas AbbottCesar CarcamoManuel Antonio Espinoza

Published in: BMC public health (2021)

Chronic musculoskeletal pain is a major source of burden and LHSU. Fibromyalgia should deserve more attention in future studies. Using the attributable fraction offers a straightforward and flexible way to explore the burden of musculoskeletal disorders.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
pain management
risk factors
neuropathic pain
healthcare
public health
mental health
current status
spinal cord
risk assessment