PREVALÊNCIA DE DOR CRÔNICA NA COLUNA E O ÍNDICE DE DESENVOLVIMENTO HUMANO NAS UNIDADES FEDERATIVAS DO BRASIL: DADOS DA PESQUISA NACIONAL DE SAÚDE DE 2019
PREVALÊNCIA DE DOR CRÔNICA NA COLUNA E O ÍNDICE DE DESENVOLVIMENTO HUMANO NAS UNIDADES FEDERATIVAS DO BRASIL: DADOS DA PESQUISA NACIONAL DE SAÚDE DE 2019
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.13025171013
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Palavras-chave: Prevalência; Dor Crônica; Indicadores de Desenvolvimento.
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Keywords: Prevalence; Chronic Pain; Development Indicators.
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Abstract: Introduction: Chronic back pain is a prevalent and multifactorial condition that impacts functionality, quality of life, and healthcare systems. Socioeconomic and regional factors, such as the Human Development Index (HDI), have been associated with its distribution in Brazil. Objective: To identify the prevalence of chronic back pain (CBP) among Brazilian federative units and its relationship with HDI. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study based on secondary data from the 2019 National Health Survey, with data extraction conducted between January and March 2024. Information from 90,846 individuals aged 18 years or older was analyzed, including region of residence, sex, age, race/skin color, marital status, education level, per capita income, and presence of CBP. Data analysis was performed using R software version 4.3.1. Results: The prevalence of CBP was 21.1%, with a higher proportion among women, individuals with lower educational levels, those from lower socioeconomic classes, and residents of the North and Northeast regions. The states with the highest proportions of CBP were Maranhão, Ceará, and São Paulo. The analysis showed an inverse relationship between regional average HDI and CBP prevalence: regions with lower HDI, such as the Northeast (0.716), had higher prevalence (37.3%), whereas regions with higher HDI, such as the South (0.807), showed lower values (12.8%). The exception was São Paulo, a state with high HDI and elevated prevalence, suggesting the influence of urban and occupational factors. Conclusion: Chronic back pain is associated with social and regional vulnerabilities in Brazil. Public policies must address local specificities and promote intersectoral strategies to reduce inequalities and prevent chronic pain.
- Bárbara de Paula Andrade Torres
- Antônio Augusto Ferreira Carioca
- Thiago Medeiros da Costa Daniele
- Laura Sales de Sousa
- Carla Samarina Simoes de Morais
- Wanderson Oliveira de Morais
- Ana Paula Vasconcellos Abdon