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. 1995 Apr 30;15(7):449-51.

[Prevalence of localized pain of the locomotor system in the general population]

[Article in Spanish]
P Martín Lascuevas  1 , F J Ballina García, R Hernandez Mejía, A Cueto Espinar
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[Prevalence of localized pain of the locomotor system in the general population]

[Article in Spanish]
P Martín Lascuevas et al. Aten Primaria. .

Abstract

Objective: To find the prevalence of "Generalised Pain of the Locomotive System" (GPLS) in the Principality of Asturias.

Design: A crossover study, consisting of an interview and a medical examination.

Setting: Urban and rural population throughout the Autonomous Community of the Principality of Asturias.

Participants: The population group under study was chosen at random by multi-stage and proportional sampling. Criteria validated for the diagnosis of GPLS were applied.

Results: The response was 75.6% (702 people), in whom 9.2% prevalence of GPLS was found, with a significant preponderance of women. A statistical association of GPLS both with limitations in daily activities and with the presence of anxiety or depression was found.

Conclusions: GPLS shares many features with Fibromyalgia syndrome. Its high prevalence and its association with functional and psychological disturbances indicate the important social repercussions of this disorder.

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