New study reveals over 800 million people globally may suffer back pain by 2050
By Lokmat English Desk | Published: May 23, 2023 07:57 PM2023-05-23T19:57:36+5:302023-05-23T19:57:36+5:30
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By the year 2050, more than 84 crore people worldwide will complain of back pain. A new study published in the 'Lancet Rheumatology Journal' has raised this concern. Researchers from the University of Sydney, Australia, analyzed data from the past 30 years.
He said that the lack of a coherent approach towards developing treatment methods for back pain and the limited treatment options are likely to pose a major health crisis, as back pain is a major cause of disability worldwide.
We need to establish a national, consistent approach to the management of back pain that is based on research." The study revealed that since 2017, the number of people suffering from back pain globally has increased to over 50 crores.
Studies have also shown that work-related factors, smoking and obesity are mainly responsible for disability due to back pain. The researchers said that there is a widespread misconception among people that back pain problems are mostly among working-age adults.
