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Study: Incidence of Chronic Pain Higher Than Diabetes, Hypertension

May 23, 2023

Researchers reviewed survey data over two years to track the rates at which chronic pain was emerging — or getting worse.

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Study Identifies How Young Adults Conceptualize Pain

Apr 3, 2023

Interviews of young adults with chronic pain reveal four primary concepts — some potentially helpful, some not.

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Research Review: 1 in 5 U.S. Adults Experienced Chronic Pain in Past 3 Months

Nov 13, 2020

Results of a 2019 survey also that 7.4% of those with chronic pain experienced pain that limited life and work activities.