Socioeconomic conditions and number of pain sites in women
Journal Title: BMC Women's Health - Year 2012, Vol 12, Issue
Abstract
Women in deprived socioeconomic situations run a high pain risk. Although number of pain sites (NPS) is considered highly relevant in pain assessment, little is known regarding the relationship between socioeconomic conditions and NPS.
Authors and Affiliations
Toril Rannestad, Finn Egil Skjeldestad
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