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Evidence summaries

Prevalence of Back Pain According to Interview Surveys

The prevalence of low back pain complaints may be above 25%. Level of evidence: "C"

According to an occupational survey by the Central Statistics Agency of Finland the proportion of persons complaining low back pain was 28% in 1977 and 26% in 1990 indicating no increase in perceived pain 1.

References

  • Helakorpi S, Uutela A, Prättälä R, Puska P. Suomalaisen aikuisväestön terveyskäyttäytyminen, kevät 1996. Kansanterveyslaitoksen julkaisuja B 12, Helsinki 1996.

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