The prevalence of chronic widespread pain in the general population.
cross_sectional · Level IV
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Abstract
To establish the prevalence of chronic widespread pain and associated symptoms in a general population sample. Cross sectional postal survey of 2,034 adults in the north of England. The point prevalence of chronic widespread pain was 11.2%. The symptom was strongly associated with other somatic complaints and with measures of depression and anxiety. In the general population, this cardinal symptom of fibromyalgia is common and identifies a group who are more likely also to report symptoms of fatigue and depression.
Medical subject headings
- Fibromyalgia
- Pain