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Research Paper | Public Health | Peru | Volume 13 Issue 10, October 2024 | Rating: 5.8 / 10
Systematic Approach to Low Back Pain in Adults as a Public Health Problem-Maria Auxiliadora General Hospital, Lima, Peru
Benites-Vega JC, Ly-Espinoza L, Rojas-Yoshida J, Cruz-Gonzales G
Abstract: This study aimed to investigate the systematic approach to low back pain as a public health issue in the outpatient setting. A longitudinal descriptive study was conducted with 112 patients, applying systematic diagnosis criteria for low back pain. Findings indicate a significant correlation between severe functional limitation and mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression p< 0.05. Obesity was also prevalent among patients with limited physical activity, with comorbidities such as hyperlipidemia and fibromyalgia frequently observed. The research highlights the need for a holistic diagnostic approach to low back pain, considering both physical and psychological factors.
Keywords: low back pain, functional limitation, obesity, anxiety, comorbidity
Edition: Volume 13 Issue 10, October 2024,
Pages: 1333 - 1340