Physical pain often peaks during your working years, not in old age
A large new study has also found that people’s pain levels varied according to their income, geography, conditions like obesity, and habits like smoking
A groundbreaking study spanning 10 years and involving over 6 million individuals across 118 countries has revealed that physical pain reaches its peak during the working years, rather than in old age. Despite this crucial finding, pain is notably absent from the Global Burden of Diseases study, which serves as a comprehensive database for researchers worldwide.
The researchers, including Matthew Fillingim from McGill University, acknowledge the absence of medical biomarkers for pain, and instead relied on self-reported experiences from the participants. The study, published in Nature Medicine, underscores the importance of considering pain as a significant contributor to disability on a global scale.
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