A Comparison of Chronic Pain Between an Urban and Rural Population
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TL;DR
Residents of rural and urban areas of North Dakota were surveyed regarding chronic pain, with arthritis as the leading cause, the lower back as the main location, and oral medication as the most common treatment.
Abstract
Residents of rural and urban areas of North Dakota were surveyed regarding chronic pain. Participants (N = 188) responded to questions pertaining to the prevalence and characteristics of chronic pain, quality of life, and social support. Overall, 58% of the participants reported chronic pain, with arthritis as the leading cause, the lower back as the main location, and oral medication as the most common treatment. Individuals from rural and urban locations differed significantly in the rate of chronic pain reported. Participants with chronic pain reported a significantly lower quality of life than individuals without chronic pain.