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High-Impact Chronic Pain Incidence Among U.S. Adults: A Brief Report Focused on Socioeconomic Factors

F. Kapos, Termeh M. Feinberg, G. Terman, R. Nahin

2026.1.1AJPM Focus

DOI: 10.1016/j.focus.2026.100475

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U.S. adults with lower socioeconomic position (SEP) had often higher HICP incidence and lower SEP may increase HICP incidence through multiple pathways, which inform pain prevention and management.

Abstract

Highlights • Longitudinal studies of high-impact chronic pain (HICP) are needed.• Socioeconomic contributors to HICP incidence inform pain prevention and management.• U.S. adults with lower socioeconomic position (SEP) had often higher HICP incidence.• Lower SEP may increase HICP incidence through multiple pathways.

Citation format

KAPOS, F., et al. High-impact chronic pain incidence among U.S. adults: A brief report focused on socioeconomic factors. AJPM Focus, 2026, 5(3): 100475.