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Ann Rheum Dis 57:649-655 doi:10.1136/ard.57.11.649
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Estimating the burden of musculoskeletal disorders in the community: the comparative prevalence of symptoms at different anatomical sites, and the relation to social deprivation

Table 8

Adjusted prevalence of self reported pain by site affected in Tameside and Glossop population (per 100)

Joint area All women (95% CI) All men (95% CI) Overall adjusted rate (95% CI)
Back 24 (22, 26) 22 (19, 25) 23 (21, 25)
Neck 17 (15, 19) 11 (9, 13) 14 (13, 15)
Shoulder 17 (15, 19) 14 (12, 16) 16 (14, 17)
Elbow 6 (5, 7) 6 (5, 8) 6 (5, 7)
Hip 11 (8, 12) 7 (6, 9) 9 (8, 10)
Knee 19 (17, 20) 20 (17, 23) 19 (18, 21)
Hand 13 (12, 15) 10 (8, 12) 12 (11, 13)
Most joints 8 (7, 9) 5 (4, 6) 6 (5, 7)
⩾3 joint areas 18 (16, 20) 14 (12, 16) 16 (15, 18)
Any MS pain 48 (46, 51) 46 (43, 49) 47 (46, 49)

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