Chronic pain linked to socioeconomic background
People with a lower socioeconomic background were twice as likely to develop chronic pain following injury, a new study has found. In a systematic review of evidence, researchers from the University of Birmingham found that chronic pain was strongly associated with socioeconomic background. Other factors, such as a fear of movement, smoking and poorer support... Read moreThe post Chronic pain linked to socioeconomic background appeared first on Nursing in Practice.
Source: Nursing in Practice - Category: Nursing Authors: Carolyn Scott Tags: Addiction and mental health Musculoskeletal Health inequalities pain management Source Type: news
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