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Klachten van het bewegingsapparaat in de Nederlandse \nbevolking, prevalenties, consequenties en risicogroepen

Year: 2007

Type: report

Abstract: Musculoskeletal complaints represent a big public health problem however data on the total population are scarce.Using cross-sectional data from a national population-based study on persons of 25 years and olderw we give estimates on prevalences of different musculoskeletal complaints, their consequences and risk groups in the Dutch population.The period prevalence (12 months) and point prevalence (Pp) of pain complaints of ten different anatomical sites were assessed in five groups: 1. neck, shoulder or higher part of the back, 2. elbow or wrist/hand, 3. lower part of the back, 4. hip or knee, 5. ankle and foot. Additional data included demographics, characteristics of the complaints (duration, severity, course) and consequences (perceived health, (work) disability, use of health care services). Data were weighted to present data on the Dutch population aged 25 years and over.The top 3 of self-reported musculoskeletal complaints was: 1. low back pain, Pp=26.9%, 2. shoulder pain, Pp=20.9% 3. neck pain, Pp=20.6%. In most cases the pain was described as continuous or repetitive, non-severe pain. In every 3 out of 10 cases the pain complaints were accompanied with limitation in daily life. Between 33% and 42% of those with complaints consulted their general physician for their pain. With exception of those who are work disabled, general socio-demographic characteristics cannot be used to identify high risk groups. Musculoskeletal pain is common among every subgroup in the population and varies from a non-severe pain complaint to a severe health problem with consequences for work and use of health care.

Source: Rivm (National Institute for Public Health and the Environment)

Authors: Picavet HSJ, Gils HWV van, Schouten JSAG, Centraal Bureau voor deStatistiek CBS, Universiteit van Maastricht, CapaciteitsgroepEpidemiologie, CZE

Language: English

Topic: Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation

Subfield: Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7001412263

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