Epidemiology of chronic pain: Classical to molecular approaches to understanding the epidemiology of pain

Cielito Reyes-Gibby, Isabel Torres-Vigil, Roy Croock

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    Abstract

    Introduction 65 Prevalence of pain 66 Understanding the basic principles of epidemiology 69 Basic designs of epidemiological studies 69 Molecular epidemiology 70 Future directions 72 References 72 Epidemiology provides a framework for determining the prevalence, incidence, and risk of pain in populations.

    Original languageEnglish (US)
    Title of host publicationClinical Pain Management
    Subtitle of host publicationChronic Pain, Second Edition
    PublisherCRC Press
    Pages65-74
    Number of pages10
    ISBN (Electronic)9781444109818
    ISBN (Print)9780340940082
    StatePublished - Jan 1 2008

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • General Health Professions
    • General Medicine

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