London: A study has found that by 2050, more than 84 crore people will suffer from back pain.
An analysis of data spanning more than 30 years found that the number of people suffering from low back pain is increasing and that by 2050 the population will increase and the population will age. More than 843 million people will suffer from this condition.
The continued neglect and limited medical options for treating back pain have researchers worried that it could be the harbinger of a health crisis, as low back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide. .
In Australia, this number will increase to 50 by 2050. While Asia and Africa have the highest increase in back pain cases, there may be a change in the scenario regarding this condition.
The research has revealed many information regarding the cases of back pain. Since 2017, the number of cases of lower back pain has crossed 50 crore.
In 2020, the number of back pain cases was around 619 million. While one-third of disability was related to back pain, which was attributed to occupational factors, smoking and overweight.
A misconception about lower back pain is that it usually affects people who are working. But researchers say studies have confirmed that the condition is more common in older people. While women suffer from this pain more than men.
The research was published in Lancet Rheumatology.
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