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Chronic Pain Affects One in Four Americans, CDC Reports

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90% Informative

In 2023 , 24.3% of adults had chronic pain lasting 3 months or longer.

8.5% of U.S. adults had high-impact chronic pain -- pain severe enough to restrict daily activities.

Percentage of adults with chronic pain was higher in women, in people who were American Indian or Alaska Native , in older adults.

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97

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99

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88

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formal

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English

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49

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possibly offensive

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not hateful

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medium-lived

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