Australia to See 50 Percent Increase in Back Pain

Australia to See 50 Percent Increase in Back Pain
Low back pain can be really painful and, in severe cases, affects quality of life. Antonio Guillem/Shutterstock
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The number of people experiencing lower back pain in Australia is set to increase by 50 percent by 2050, putting enormous pressure on the healthcare system.

Researchers estimate there will be more than 800 million cases of low back pain globally in 2050, a 36 percent increase from 2020 with Australians particularly hard hit.