Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
Articles 1 - 1 of 1
Full-Text Articles in Entire DC Network
Low Back Pain: A Study On Which Demographic Characteristics Contribute, Sarah M. Uhlenbrock
Low Back Pain: A Study On Which Demographic Characteristics Contribute, Sarah M. Uhlenbrock
Undergraduate Distinction Papers
Abstract
This statistical study examined low back pain and possible contributing socioeconomic factors using the National Health And Nutrition Examination Survey. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention funds this biannual survey which documents everything from nutrition, physical activity, and overall health status of Americans. The survey uses a nationally representative sample of approximately 10,000 individuals from all races and ethnicities. Across the United States, it is well-known that minorities suffer from a higher burden of illness and disease compared to Caucasians. The goal of this study was to identify if low back pain is also experienced more by minority …