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