By systematically reviewing available evidence, scientists found that people with low socioeconomic status were twice as likely to develop chronic pain following injury.
However, people who smoke, have severe pain at the time of injury, have a fear of movement, have a weaker support network, and have lower levels of education or household income may be seven times more likely to develop chronic pain after injury. The results of the study were published in PLOS One.
Pain is considered chronic if it persists for more than three months after the initial injury. Chronic musculoskeletal pain affects approximately 43% of the UK population. It is also the leading cause of disability worldwide. People with chronic pain have a poorer quality of life and are also more likely to develop diabetes, cancer and heart disease.
Scientists have found that many factors influence the development of chronic pain. Including decreased job satisfaction, stress and depression.
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Source: Ferra
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