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Investigating Chronic Pain: Insights on Demographic and Social Health Determinants in Maine

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  • Penhleakhena Ou

  • Elizabeth N. Bean

  • Ling Cao

  • April 13, 2026

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    Chronic pain is a significant public health issue in Maine, affecting a large portion of the adult population.

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    The pain registry study revealed that participants were predominantly biological females and individuals aged 65 and older.

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    Low back pain was the most common pain location reported, with trauma/injury identified as the primary cause.

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    Higher social determinants of health risk correlated with worse pain outcomes, including increased anxiety and depression.

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    The study emphasizes the need for targeted public health interventions to improve pain management and care in Maine.

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Investigating Chronic Pain: Insights on Demographic and Social Health Determinants in Maine

  • by Penhleakhena Ou, Elizabeth N. Bean, Ling Cao

  • April 13, 2026

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