[Fatigue in the general population: results of the "German Health Update 2023" study].

ABSTRACT:

Background

Fatigue is an unspecific symptom complex characterized by tiredness, lack of energy, and lack of concentration and is of considerable public health relevance, due to its links with incapacity for work, risk of accidents, and increased need for healthcare.

Methods

The analyses are based on data from 9766 adults of the telephone survey "Gesundheit in Deutschland aktuell (GEDA)" 2023. Fatigue was recorded using the Fatigue Assessment Scale (FAS), a validated instrument with 10 questions for self-assessment of fatigue. The scale was dichotomized into yes (at least mild to moderate fatigue) versus no (no fatigue). Population-weighted prevalences of fatigue and associated sociodemographic and health-related factors were calculated in descriptive analyses and multivariab

SUBMITTER: Poethko-Muller C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11549105 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature