Table 1

Sequelae for low back pain in GBD 2010

SequelaLay descriptionDisability weight
Severe acute low back pain without leg painThis person has severe low back pain, which causes difficulty dressing, sitting, standing, walking and lifting things. The person sleeps poorly and feels worried0.269 (0.184–0.373)
Severe acute low back pain with leg painThis person has severe low back and leg pain, which causes difficulty dressing, sitting, standing, walking and lifting things. The person sleeps poorly and feels worried0.322 (0.219–0.447)
Severe chronic low back pain without leg painThis person has constant low back pain, which causes difficulty dressing, sitting, standing, walking and lifting things. The person sleeps poorly, is worried and has lost some enjoyment in life0.366 (0.248–0.499)
Severe chronic low back pain with leg painThis person has constant low back and leg pain, which causes difficulty dressing, sitting, standing, walking and lifting things. The person sleeps poorly, is worried and has lost some enjoyment in life0.374 (0.252–0.506)