The proportion of people aged 12 or older who reported having experienced a disability due to pain, a lot or a lot in the past four weeks when working outside the home or doing household chores, has remained about the same since 2014. Women reported these obstacles due to pain more than Men: 15 percent against 8 percent. Both women and men often experience impairment in normal work due to pain with age. in women 75 years or greater is the percentage of people who experience discomfort due to pain 27 percent the above.
| Total (12 years or more) | 11.7 |
|---|---|
| men | |
| Total (12 years or more) | 8.4 |
| 12 to 35 years old | 4.6 |
| 35 to 55 years | 8.7 |
| 55 to 75 years | 10.7 |
| 75 years or older | 14.6 |
| Women | |
| Total (12 years or more) | 14.9 |
| 12 to 35 years old | 9.3 |
| 35 to 55 years | 14.2 |
| 55 to 75 years | 17.6 |
| 75 years or older | 27.2 |
Less perceptive health when disturbed by pain
People who are hindered by pain from carrying out their normal activities also have more problems in other aspects of their health. For example, they are less likely to rate their health as good or very good (30 percent) Of those who are not hindered by pain (84 percent). report too 12+ Those hindered by pain are three times more likely to have trouble sleeping, and have greater contact with a general practitioner, specialist, psychologist, physical therapist, or alternative therapist.
| As (Very) Good Health Perceived | 84.4 | 30.5 |
|---|---|---|
| sleep problems | 17.6 | 53.4 |
| In the past 12 months, contact: | ||
| family doctor | 61.2 | 88.1 |
| specialized | 35 | 67 |
| Physiotherapist | 24.6 | 50.6 |
| A psychiatrist, psychiatrist, or psychotherapist | 9.4 | 19 |
| alternative processor | 4.9 | 8.2 |
Three-quarters of people with pain discomfort use prescription medications
People 12 years of age or older whose pain impeded their normal activities were more likely to have used medication in the past in 2021. 14 days of people who are not affected by this. The difference is especially important when using prescribed medications: 74 percent of those who reported discomfort with taking prescribed medications, 49 percent Over-the-counter medicines, herbal remedies, or vitamins. It is not known if the medications are related to the pain. In people who were not hindered by pain, the use of prescription and nonprescription medications was about 40 percent.
Introducing opioids to 12 percent of people over 65
Opioids are very strong pain relievers that can be prescribed for severe pain. In 2020, this money was provided to 5 percent from the Dutch. Opioids are rarely given to children. subordinate over 65 seconds I got 12 percent These medicines.
Among over 12s who reported experiencing severe pain in the past 4 weeks 23 percent Opioids provided. It is not known if the medication dispensed and the reported pain are related to the same health problem. over 65 seconds With pain inconvenience often received opioids (32 percent).
| Total (12 years or more) | 3.6 | 22.7 |
|---|---|---|
| 12 to 45 years old | 2.3 | 13.2 |
| 45 to 65 years | 3.9 | 21.3 |
| 65 years or older | 6.2 | 31.7 |
How did Statistics Netherlands come up with these numbers?
Results are from the 2021 and 2020 Health Surveys. Based on a sample of the Basic Registration of People (BRP), people (of all ages) were asked questions in a survey about, among other things, perceived, acute, and long-term health conditions, limitations, and use of care. for kids even 12 years Questions were answered by the parent or guardian. To ensure that the group of participants is the best possible reflection of the Dutch population, the results were weighted according to, among other things, gender, age, immigration background, region and income.
The data from the 2020 Health Survey was supplemented by medications, especially opioids, that are dispensed in that calendar year, and that are reimbursed from the mandatory basic Medicare insurance.
