Mortality among persons experiencing musculoskeletal pain: a prospective study among Danish men and women.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Musculoskeletal (MSK) pain affects many people worldwide and has a great impact on general health and quality of life. However, the relationship between MSK pain and mortality is not clear. This study aimed to investigate all-cause and cause-specific mortality in relation to self-reported MSK pain within the last 14 days, including spread of pain and pain intensity.

Methods

This prospective cohort study included a representative cohort of 4806 men and women aged 16+ years, who participated in a Danish MSK survey 1990-1991. The survey comprised questions on MSK pain, including spread of pain and pain intensity. These data were linked with the Danish Register of Causes of Death to obtain information on cause of death. Mean follow-up was 19.1 years. Cox regression an

SUBMITTER: Holmberg T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7545937 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature