Does diabetes influence the probability of experiencing chronic low back pain? A population-based cohort study: the Nord-Trondelag Health Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Low back pain (LBP) is a major problem in modern society and it is important to study possible risk factors for this disorder. People with diabetes are often affected by LBP, but whether diabetes represents a risk factor for LBP has not been studied in detail. The aim of this study was to explore the association between diabetes and subsequent risk of chronic LBP.

Design

An 11-year follow-up study.

Setting

The Nord-Trøndelag Health Study (HUNT2; 1995-1997) and HUNT3 (2006-2008) surveys of Nord-Trøndelag County in Norway.

Main outcome measure

Chronic LBP, defined as LBP persisting at least 3 months continuously during the last year.

Participants

A total of 18 972 persons without chronic LBP at baseline in HUNT2, and 6802 persons who reported chr

SUBMITTER: Heuch I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6747649 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature