Chronic pain and rheumatic diseases in Europe - statistics & facts

Incidence of musculoskeletal disorders in Europe 1990-2019, by gender

Annual incidence of musculoskeletal disorders in Europe from 1990 to 2019, by gender (per 100,000 population)

Incidence of rheumatoid arthritis in Europe 1990-2019, by gender

Annual incidence of rheumatoid arthritis in Europe from 1990 to 2019, by gender (per 100,000 population)

Incidence of osteoarthritis in Europe 1990-2019, by gender

Annual incidence of osteoarthritis in Europe from 1990 to 2019, by gender (per 100,000 population)

Incidence of low back pain in Europe 1990-2019, by gender

Annual incidence of low back pain in Europe from 1990 to 2019, by gender (per 100,000 population)

Incidence of gout in Europe 1990-2019, by gender

Annual incidence of gout in Europe from 1990 to 2019, by gender (per 100,000 population)

Incidence of osteoarthritis in Europe in 2019, by joint and gender

Incidence of osteoarthritis in Europe in 2019, by joint and gender (per 100,000 population)

Incidence of musculoskeletal disorders in Europe in 2019, by country

Incidence of musculoskeletal disorders in selected European countries in 2019 (per 100,000 population)

Incidence of rheumatoid arthritis in Europe in 2019, by country

Incidence of rheumatoid arthritis in selected European countries in 2019 (per 100,000 population)

Share of people with low back pain in Europe in 2019, by country

Share of people with low back pain in selected European countries in 2019

Frequency of visits to occupational therapists in selected European countries 2018

In general, how often do you visit/consult with a physical or occupational therapist for yourself?

Effectiveness of eHealth/mHealth apps for chronic pain sufferers in Europe 2020

Perception of eHealth/mHealth apps for chronic pain sufferers in Europe as of 2020

Chronic pain sufferers willingness to pay for a eHealth/mHealth app in Europe 2020

Would you be willing to pay for the use of an app which has the potential to help you manage your condition?

eHealth use by chronic pain suffers and physician-patient relationship in Europe 2020

Do you think eHealth/mHealth or a combination would (or does) improve your relationship with your physician?

Reasons for chronic pain suffers using e-Health and m-Health in Europe in 2020

Share of reasons for using e-Health or m-Health among chronic pain sufferers in Europe as of 2020

Reasons for not using eHealth/mHealth among chronic pain sufferers in Europe in 2020

Share of reasons of chronic pain sufferers for not using e-Health or m-Health in Europe as of 2020

Changes in health status of MSK disorder sufferers during lockdown in Europe in 2020

Distribution of changes in the health status of people living with musculoskeletal disorders during the COVID-19 lockdown in Europe in 2020

Changes in body weight during lockdown among MSK disorder sufferers in Europe in 2020

Distribution of changes in body weight of people living with musculoskeletal disorders during the COVID-19 lockdown in Europe in 2020

Use of digital health for chronic pain sufferers during the pandemic in Europe 2021

How is modern technology integrated into your treatment of chronic pain during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Leading challenges faced by chronic pain sufferers during the pandemic Europe 2021

Share of leading challenges faced by chronic pain sufferers since the COVID-19 pandemic started in Europe as of 2021

Intensity of pain for chronic sufferers during the COVID-19 pandemic in Europe 2021

Distribution of the pain intensity experienced by chronic pain sufferers due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Europe as of 2021

Quality of life before and during the pandemic for chronic pain sufferers Europe 2021

Quality of life rating among chronic pain sufferers before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in Europe 2021, (on a scale of zero to ten*)

Ease of accessing healthcare services for chronic pain sufferers in Europe 2021

Thinking of access overall, how difficult, or easy has it been to obtain the healthcare and services you needed since the beginning of the pandemic?

Delays in health services for chronic pain sufferers due to the pandemic Europe 2021

Since the beginning of the COVID pandemic, have you experienced delays or obstacles in accessing any of the following health services?

Workplaces where prolonged sitting during work is a risk factor in Europe in 2019

Share of workplaces with a risk factor of prolonged sitting in Europe as of 2019, by country

Workplaces where tiring or painful positions is a risk factor in Europe in 2019

Share of workplaces with a risk factor of tiring or painful positions in Europe as of 2019, by country

Workplaces where lifting heavy loads is a risk factor in Europe in 2019

Share of workplaces with a risk factor of lifting or moving heavy loads in Europe as of 2019, by country

Workplaces where repetitive hand or arm movements is a risk factor in Europe in 2019

Share of workplaces with a risk factor of repetitive hand or arm movements in Europe as of 2019, by country

Workplaces where regular breaks from sitting were encouraged in Europe in 2019

Share of workplaces that encouraged regular breaks for workers in static positions such as prolonged sitting in Europe as of 2019, by country

Workplaces where ergonomic equipment was provided in Europe in 2019

Share of workplaces that provided ergonomic equipment such as specific chairs or desks in Europe as of 2019, by country

Popular treatments to alleviate pain from arthritis in Great Britain as of 2018

Share of people who used any of the following treatments to alleviate pain from arthritis in Great Britain in 2018

Activities that those with osteoarthritis struggle with in Great Britain in 2018

When your osteoarthritis is at its worst, do you struggle with any of the following?

Activities those with rheumatoid arthritis struggle with in Great Britain in 2018

When your rheumatoid arthritis is at its worst, do you struggle with any of the following?

Impact on working life for arthritis sufferers in Great Britain in 2018

Ways in which arthritis has impacted on sufferer's and their partner's working life in Great Britain in 2018

Challenges at work for arthritis sufferers in Great Britain in 2018

Have you experienced any of the following in the context of work as a result of your arthritis? Please tick all that apply

Prevalence of knee osteoarthritis in over 45 year olds in the UK in 2019, by country

Share of adults aged over 45 years estimated to have osteoarthritis of the knee in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2019, by country

Prevalence of hip osteoarthritis in over 45 year olds in the UK 2019, by country

Share of adults aged over 45 years estimated to have osteoarthritis of the hip in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2019, by country