Prevalence, characteristics, and associated risk factors of plantar heel pain in americans : The cross-sectional NHANES study.

ABSTRACT: By analyzing data from NHANES, we aimed to evaluate the prevalence, characteristics, and associated factors of plantar heel pain in Americans aged 20 or above.

Introduction

Plantar heel pain is a prevalent problem that affects a substantial number of adults and significantly impairing their quality of life.

Objective

To investigate the prevalence and characteristics of plantar heel pain, exploring the associated risk factors.

Methods

This is a cross-sectional study. We analyzed data from 4957 individuals aged 20 or above who participated in the 2009-2010 NHANES.

Results

Among the total 4957 US participants ≥ 20 years of age, 549 (11.1%) participants reported plantar heel pain. There was a significant difference in distribution between female and male (p = 0.002)

SUBMITTER: Liu P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11604014 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature