Prevalence, burden of disease, and lost in health state utilities attributable to chronic musculoskeletal disorders and pain in Chile

Abstract Background Musculoskeletal disorders are a leading cause of disability adjusted life years (DALY) in the world. We aim to describe prevalence and compare DALYs loss health state utilities (LHSU) attributable common musculoskeletal Chile. Methods used data from Chilean National Health Survey carried out 2016–2017. Six were detected through COPCOPRD questionnaire: chronic pain, low back shoulder osteoarthritis hip knee, fibromyalgia. calculated DALY for each disorder 18 sex age strata, LHSU following an individual population level approaches. also fraction pain. Results Chronic pain affects fifth adult population, with significant difference between sexes. Among specific highlights highest prevalence. at level, especially case caused 503,919 [283,940 - 815,132] 2017, roughly two hundred thousand LSHU which represents 9.7% [8.8–10.6] total occurred that year. Discrepancy burden was observed according or estimation. The discomfort domain accounted around half people disorders. Conclusion is major source LHSU. Fibromyalgia should deserve more attention future studies. Using offers straightforward flexible way explore