Prevalence and characteristics of chronic pain in the general Norwegian population.

T, Rustøen; AK, Wahl; BR, Hanestad; A, Lerdal; S, Paul; C, Miaskowski

doi:10.1016/j.ejpain.2004.02.002

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Prevalence and characteristics of chronic pain in the general Norwegian population.

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Rustøen T

Wahl AK

Hanestad BR

Abstract

<h4>Background</h4>Population-based studies suggest that prevalence of chronic pain is increasing. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of chronic pain in a sample drawn from the general Norwegian population. In addition, the characteristics of chronic pain, as well as differenc...

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