title: [Prevalence of localized pain of the locomotor system in the general population].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To find the prevalence of "Generalised Pain of the Locomotive System" (GPLS) in the Principality of Asturias.
  
  
  METHODS
  A crossover study, consisting of an interview and a medical examination.
  
  
  METHODS
  Urban and rural population throughout the Autonomous Community of the Principality of Asturias.
  
  
  METHODS
  The population group under study was chosen at random by multi-stage and proportional sampling. Criteria validated for the diagnosis of GPLS were applied.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The response was 75.6% (702 people), in whom 9.2% prevalence of GPLS was found, with a significant preponderance of women. A statistical association of GPLS both with limitations in daily activities and with the presence of anxiety or depression was found.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  GPLS shares many features with Fibromyalgia syndrome. Its high prevalence and its association with functional and psychological disturbances indicate the important social repercussions of this disorder.
authors.affiliation: Centro de Salud de Corvera, Asturias.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Martín Lascuevas
authors.forename: F J
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: Ballina García
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Hernandez Mejía
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Cueto Espinar
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D018592:Cross-Over Studies; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D005356:Fibromyalgia / Q000453:epidemiology*; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012737:Sex Factors; D013030:Spain / Q000453:epidemiology
vernacular_title: Prevalencia del dolor generalizado del aparato locomotor en la población general.