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Chronic Pain in America: Who is at Greatest Risk?
Author(s)Steven A. King, MD, MS
A recent CDC report showed that approximately 20% of Americans experienced chronic pain in 2021 and certain groups were most vulnerable. Details in our new slideshow.
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