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Submitted by CADLanceCheung on 2024-04-16
2024-04-16
HKSH Releases Survey Findings on Pain Conditions Amongst Hong Kong People Over 40% of 3,000 Respondents Suffer from Long-term Pain Medical Specialists Advise against Neglecting Chronic Pain
(16 April 2024, Hong Kong) Various pain conditions induced by illnesses or stress have become a prevalent health issue in Hong Kong. If the pain persists for more than three months, it could be deemed as chronic pain. Chronic pain has a negative impact on the patient's sleep, emotions, concentration, relationship with family members, and social life, which should not be overlooked. An earlier survey was undertaken by HKSH Medical Group (HKSH) which encompassed 3,018 participants: 2,037 females (67%) and 981 males (33%) in order to gain insight into the pain conditions and pain management strategies of the respondents.
The survey found that over 75% (2,306) of the respondents had experienced pain in the previous month, with females being the majority. Over 80% of female respondents had experienced body pain in the previous month. More than half of the respondents reported pain in various parts of their bodies, while over 40% had endured chronic pain lasting for at least three months. Multiple approaches are generally adopted to address these pain conditions. Furthermore, approximately half of the respondents expressed that pain has affected their daily life, leading to emotional and psychological distress.
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The survey found that over 75% (2,306) of the respondents had experienced pain in the previous month, with females being the majority. Over 80% of female respondents had experienced body pain in the previous month. More than half of the respondents reported pain in various parts of their bodies, while over 40% had endured chronic pain lasting for at least three months. Multiple approaches are generally adopted to address these pain conditions. Furthermore, approximately half of the respondents expressed that pain has affected their daily life, leading to emotional and psychological distress.
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