Estimates are age-adjusted using the projected 2000 U.S. Census Bureau population as the standard population and five age groups (18–24, 25–44, 45–64, 65–84,
and ≥85 years.
FPL- Federal poverty level.
* Pain reported on most days or every day during the previous 3 months.
** Chronic pain that limits life or work activities on most days or every day during the previous 3 months.
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Prevalence of chronic pain among U.S. adults in 2021, by family income
In 2021, it was estimated that around ** percent of adults in the United States with a family income less than 100 percent the federal poverty level suffered from chronic pain, compared to ** percent of adults with a family income of *** percent or more of the federal poverty level. This statistic shows the percentage of adults in the U.S. with chronic pain in 2021, by family income.
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Percentage of adults in the U.S. with chronic pain in 2021, by family income [Graph], CDC, & MMWR, April 14, 2023. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1383873/chronic-pain-adults-prevalence-by-family-income-us/
