[Prevalence of localized pain of the locomotor system in the general population].
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.
Martín Lascuevas
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Centro de Salud de Corvera, Asturias.
Ballina García
F J
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Hernandez Mejía
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Cueto Espinar
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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
Prevalencia del dolor generalizado del aparato locomotor en la población general.