Re: Low Back Pain - Statistics

[unknown user]

I also would be interested in world-wide data of back pain if anyone can
name the sources.

According to The National Back Pain Association-UK (based on the
information from Health and Safety Executive, DSS and DoH) the cost of back
pain has increased by 20% from 1991 to 1992.

At least 81 million certified days incapacity (1992/93)--excluding those on
statutory sickness pay
Approximately 7 million visits to the GP for backs
350 million cost to National Health Service
33,000 work related back accidents
50,0000 work related illnesses

If you 'phone NBPA (081 977 5474) they send you a leaflet called 'Back
Facts' which contain the information above and a litle bit more. Hope it
helps.

Serpil

************************************************** **************************

Dr B Serpil Acar
Department of Computer Studies,
Loughborough University of Technology
Loughborough, Leics.
LE11 3TU
ENGLAND

************************************************** **************************

tel: +44 1509 222 879 fax: +44 1509 211 586 e-mail: S.Acar@lut.ac.uk

************************************************** **************************