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The association between social factors, employment status and self-reported back pain – A representative prevalence study on the German general population

Authors: Sven Schneider, Marcus Schiltenwolf, Silke M. Zoller, Holger Schmitt

Published in: Journal of Public Health | Issue 1/2005

Abstract

Aim

The medical and economic impact of back pain in terms of health care costs, lost working days, and early retirement is on the increase in Western industrialised nations. This paper investigates the prevalence of back pain in the German general population and the relationship between social factors, employment status and back pain.

Subjects and methods

The first German Health Survey comprised a representative total sample of 6,235 persons between the ages of 18 and 79. The relationship between back pain and social, lifestyle and workplace-related factors was investigated using multivariable logistic regression analyses.

Results

The 7-day prevalence for back pain in Germany was found to be 36%, and the 1-year prevalence was 59%. The prevalence rates were significantly higher in women, lower socio-economic classes, non-athletes, smokers and those who are overweight. Depressed mood and allergies co-occurred with back pain more frequently than by chance.

Conclusion

This study reports the first representative prevalence data for back pain, and its correlates and associations for the German general population.

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Title: The association between social factors, employment status and self-reported back pain – A representative prevalence study on the German general population
Authors: Sven Schneider
Marcus Schiltenwolf
Silke M. Zoller
Holger Schmitt
Publication date: 01-02-2005
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Journal of Public Health / Issue 1/2005
Print ISSN: 2198-1833
Electronic ISSN: 1613-2238
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10389-004-0085-7

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The association between social factors, employment status and self-reported back pain – A representative prevalence study on the German general population

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Subjects and methods

Results

Conclusion

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