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Chronic Pain Prevalence and Trends in Urban, Suburban, and Rural Areas among American Adults Aged 55+, 1998–2022

Description
Compares the prevalence of chronic pain and associated trends in rural, suburban, and urban areas among adults aged 55 and older, utilizing 1998-2022 Health and Retirement Study data. 
Author(s)
Yulin Yang, Feinuo Sun, Zachary Zimmer, et al.
Citation
Social Science & Medicine, 385, 118625
Date
10/2025
Tagged as
Health conditions · Health disparities · Population health · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data