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The epidemiology of low back pain in an adolescent population

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  • Olsen, T.L.
  • Anderson, R.L.
  • Dearwater, S.R.
  • Kriska, A.M.
  • Cauley, J.A.
  • Aaron, D.J.
  • LaPorte, R.E.

Abstract

We assessed the prevalence of low back pain (LBP) in a cohort of 1242 adolescents (aged 11 through 17) currently participating in a 4-year prospective study of medically treated injuries. Overall, 30.4% of the adolescents reported LBP. The impact of LBP in adolescents was considerable, with one third resulting in restricted activity and 7.3% seeking medical attention. Life-table analysis demonstrated that by age 15, the prevalence of LBP increased to 36%. There were few differences by gender or race. These results suggest that LBP in adolescents is a serious public health problem.

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  • Olsen, T.L. & Anderson, R.L. & Dearwater, S.R. & Kriska, A.M. & Cauley, J.A. & Aaron, D.J. & LaPorte, R.E., 1992. "The epidemiology of low back pain in an adolescent population," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 82(4), pages 606-608.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:1992:82:4:606-608_2
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    1. Walaa Sayed Mohammad & Walaa Mohamed Elsais, 2013. "Prevalence of Non-Specific Self-Reported Back Pain Among Adolescents at Hail Territory-KSA," Journal of Asian Scientific Research, Asian Economic and Social Society, vol. 3(10), pages 1036-1045, October.
    2. Lundborg, Petter & Nilsson, Anton & Rooth, Dan-Olof, 2014. "Adolescent health and adult labor market outcomes," Journal of Health Economics, Elsevier, vol. 37(C), pages 25-40.
    3. Boonsub Sakboonyarat & Kritchaporn Chokcharoensap & Monai Meesaeng & Nattapong Jaisue & Dusit Janthayanont & Phutsapong Srisawat, 2018. "Prevalence and Associated Factors of Low Back Pain (LBP) among Adolescents in Central, Thailand," Global Journal of Health Science, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 10(2), pages 1-49, February.

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