Medical Economics July 30, 2024
More than 51 million adults experience chronic pain
A University of Arizona Health Sciences study found a significant correlation between chronic pain and increased symptoms of anxiety and depression among U.S. adults. The research, published in the journal PAIN, reveals that despite experiencing higher rates of mental health issues, adults with chronic pain access mental health care at lower rates and are less likely to have their mental health needs met in treatment.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 51.6 million U.S. adults experienced chronic pain in 2021. The study indicates that while individuals with chronic pain constitute 20.4% of the adult population, they represent an estimated 55.5% of adults with clinically significant anxiety and depression...
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