The association between obesity and the prevalence of low back pain in young adults: the Cardiovascular Risk in Young Finns Study.

R, Shiri; S, Solovieva; K, Husgafvel-Pursiainen; S, Taimela; LA, Saarikoski; R, Huupponen; J, Viikari; OT, Raitakari; E, Viikari-Juntura

doi:10.1093/aje/kwn007

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The association between obesity and the prevalence of low back pain in young adults: the Cardiovascular Risk in Young Finns Study.

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Shiri R

Solovieva S

Husgafvel-Pursiainen K

Abstract

Both low back pain (LBP) and obesity are common public health problems, yet their relation remains controversial. The aim of this study was to investigate the associations between weight-related factors and the prevalence of LBP in young adults in Finland. Participants in the ongoing Cardiovascular ...

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