Chronic pain: One in five Europeans faces daily difficulties
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According to recent data from the European Pain Federation, one in five adults in Europe lives with chronic pain. This amounts to approximately 150 million people who are required to manage the effects of this condition on their health and quality of life on a daily basis.
Chronic pain does not only affect the physical health of patients, but also has significant social implications. Many people who suffer find it difficult to meet their professional obligations, while a limitation in their social activities is also frequently observed.
Furthermore, the issue has a huge economic cost for the member states of the European Union. Expenditures for medical care, combined with the loss of productivity due to absences from work, make chronic pain one of the greatest challenges for modern healthcare systems.
Experts emphasize the need for better information and more effective management strategies. Early diagnosis and access to specialized treatments are considered decisive steps for improving the daily lives of patients and reducing the social and economic burden caused by the problem.
Sources: Skai.gr
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