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Global women experience more pain
The international study indicates that women suffer from pain at higher rates than men across all body regions surveyed, with the largest differences appearing in facial pain, headaches, and abdominal pain. The prevalence rates vary widely, reaching approximately 40% for back pain, compared to about 2% for facial pain. It appears that most types of pain, especially back, hip, and knee pain, increase with age and peak at 75 years or older. In contrast, headaches and abdominal pain reach their highest rates at ages 34 and 23, respectively. The highest rates of severe pain are observed around age 50, while widespread body pain is nearly at its peak at age 70. The likelihood of experiencing any pain increases with age, although factors such as smoking, obesity, and low income—modifiable risk factors—contribute to the global burden of pain, which is estimated at about 18.3% of the total. The study also suggests that gender differences may be related to pain patterns rather than direct causes, and there is variability between countries, particularly in nations with lower human development levels.
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