Global, regional, and national burden of low back pain in postmenopausal women from 1990 to 2021: a comprehensive analysis using data from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Low back pain (LBP) is a leading cause of disability worldwide, with its burden increasing due to population growth and ageing. Postmenopausal women are disproportionately affected, largely owing to estrogen decline, which accelerates osteoporosis and intervertebral disc degeneration. This study aimed to quantify the global, regional, and national burden of LBP among postmenopausal women from 1990 to 2021, using data from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2021.

Methods

We analyzed prevalence, incidence, and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) of LBP in women aged 55 years and older across 204 countries and territories from 1990 to 2021. Temporal trends were assessed using age-standardized rates (ASRs) and estimated annual percentage changes (EAPCs). Cont

SUBMITTER: Xu J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12510828 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature