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PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH LOW BACK PAIN IN RURAL AREA OF TAMIL NADU - A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY
Dr. Dileep R.*, Mohamed Ishaq, Muhammed Aslam M. T. and Mohammed Aslam K., Mohammed Nihal Abdul Nazer and Muhammad Musthafa M. T.
ABSTRACT
Background: Low back pain It is estimated that every five adults suffers from chronic or recurring pain and another one in every 10 adults is newly diagnosed with chronic pain, back pain the most frequent type pain experienced. Musculoskeletal conditions such as back pain have major impact on the health care system due to combined high prevalence and associated disability. The total cost of back pain around the world is estimated to represent billions of dollar annually due to indirect cost representing a large portion (75% to 93%) of the total cost of back pain. The indirect cost reflects productivity loss and absenteeism. Back pain also significantly limits daily activity imposing functional limitations. Objectives: To assess the prevalence, pain intensity, factors associated with LBP and impact on QoL of LBP. Materials and Methods: This was a cross sectional study conducted Keywords: Low back pain, Prevalence, Pain intensity, Functional limitations, Quality of life. [Download Article] [Download Certifiate] |