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2d ago

Australians are in more pain – and our new data shows it’s not just due to ageing

theconversation.com

Australians are in more pain – and our new data shows it’s not just due to ageing

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The fact that people with a normal/healthy weight are a 1/3 minority in this country will never not be shocking to me. It doesn't really feel like that when I'm outside but maybe that's because I live in a major city or have become desensitised to it.
- It feels like weight and pain would be connected, but the article doesn't mention weight at all. It lists income, occupation, health (diabetes, arthritis and any type of cancer), smoking all as factors.
  I expect weight plays its part, also. It makes sense that carrying an extra load around all day will contribute to muscle and joint soreness. Curious that it isn't listed.
  
  So, what are some of these factors?
  Evidence suggests people have become more likely to report that they have pain.
  But there is also a growing prevalence of chronic conditions in Australia, which are strongly linked to pain. Obesity rates have also increased, and we know obesity can increase physical pain, for example by putting more stress on joints.
- I get a real surprise sometimes when I see old tv/movie street shots etc, and everyone looks a healthy bodyweight or even thin.