Association between C-reactive protein and chronic pain in US adults: A nationwide cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic pain has emerged as a significant global public health concern. Hence, it is imperative to acquire a more comprehensive comprehension of these characteristics in the adult population of the United States in order to facilitate the development of effective interventions. The objective of this study is to ascertain the prevalence of chronic pain among people in the United States and investigate its association with C-reactive protein (CRP) levels.

Methods

The present study employed a cross-sectional design and utilized data from three cycles of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). The study aimed to investigate the relationship between chronic pain status, CRP levels, and potential confounding factors. The study incorporated individ

SUBMITTER: Huang C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11805396 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature