Association of Back Pain with Mortality: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Cohort Studies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Back pain is the most common cause of disability worldwide. While disability generally is associated with greater mortality, the association between back pain and mortality is unclear. Our objective was to examine whether back pain is associated with increased mortality risk and whether this association varies by age, sex, and back pain severity.

Methods

A systematic search of published literature was conducted using PubMed, Web of Science, and Embase databases from inception through March 2019. We included English-language prospective cohort studies evaluating the association of back pain with all-cause mortality with follow-up periods >5 years. Three reviewers independently screened studies, abstracted data, and appraised risk of bias using the Quality in Progno

SUBMITTER: Roseen EJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8481518 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature