Prevalence and risk factors of neck pain among middle-aged and older adults in China: a cross-sectional study from the CHARLS cohort.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To investigate neck pain prevalence and risk factors pain in China.

Design

Cross-sectional analysis using data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study.

Setting

Nationwide study conducted in China.

Population

Adults aged 45 years or older.

Methods

The data for the study were from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study. A total of 19816 representative subjects were selected by multi-stage stratified sampling method. Univariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were conducted to identify potential risk factors for neck pain.

Results

The estimated prevalence of neck pain among Chinese people over 45 was 18.93% (95% CI 18.32-19.55). Neck pain prevalence significantly differed according to sex, with an overa

SUBMITTER: Bai YW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12404333 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature