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A systematic review of the global prevalence of low back pain
Arthritis & Rheumatism · 2012 · Vol. 64(6) · pp. 2028–2037
Damian Hoy✉(University of Queensland)Christopher Bain(University of Queensland)Gail Williams(University of Queensland)Lyn March(Royal North Shore Hospital)Peter Brooks(University of Melbourne)Fiona Blyth(University of Sydney)Anthony D. Woolf(Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry)Theo Vos(University of Queensland)Rachelle Buchbinder(Monash University)
Abstract
As the population ages, the global number of individuals with low back pain is likely to increase substantially over the coming decades. Investigators are encouraged to adopt recent recommendations for a standard definition of low back pain and to consult a recently developed tool for assessing the risk of bias of prevalence studies.
Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitationOccupational Health and PerformanceFibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome ResearchMedicineLow back painPrevalenceBack painSystematic reviewPopulationDemographyEpidemiologyMEDLINEPhysical therapy
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AdultAge FactorsAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedSex FactorsGlobal HealthPrevalenceLow Back Pain
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