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Table 2 Pain locations by age group (n = 235)

From: A descriptive study of older adults with persistent pain: Use and perceived effectiveness of pain management strategies [ISRCTN11899548]

Pain Locations

Age 65–74 (%)

Age 75–84 (%)

Age 85+ (%)

Total n

(%) of Sample

Legs or feet

29 (17)

84 (49)

60 (35)

173

(73.6)

Back

24 (18)

63 (47)

47 (35)

134

(57.0)

Buttocks or hip

21 (16)

64 (50)

44 (34)

129

(54.9)

Shoulders

16 (16)

44 (44)

41 (41)

101

(43.0)

Arms or hands

14 (17)

39 (48)

28 (35)

81

(34.5)

Neck

11 (22)

23 (46)

16 (32)

50

(21.3)

Head

4 (22)

9 (50)

5 (28)

18

(7.7)

Chest

3 (20)

8 (53)

4 (27)

15

(6.4)

Abdomen

1 (9)

7 (64)

3 (27)

11

(4.7)