3 out of 4 Americans have experienced chronic or recurring pain or have a family member who has experienced such pain. Almost 62% of pain sufferers have had their pain for a year or more. A majority of adults (57%) have experienced chronic or recurring pain, including 54% of adults aged 18–34. Topics discussed: Recognition of pain as a major health issue in the United States, Pain management as a medical specialty, advanced treatments for pain, and Referrals to interventional pain physicians.
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