HealthPhoto: Deccan HeraldStudy Finds Women Report More Pain Than Men Across Body Sites
A global study analyzing self-reported pain data from over 6.1 million people in 118 countries found women report pain more frequently than men at 11 body locations including head, neck, back, and joints. Women also report higher intensity and generalized pain, with pain burden rising until age 55. The difference is influenced by biological, hormonal, immune, and psychosocial factors, highlighting the need for tailored medical approaches.
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