The Epidemilogy of Fibromyalgia
Abstract
Objectives: To review current estimates of fibromyalgia prevalence in the clinic and community from studies recently published or in progress. Results: Data from 9 studies are available, two of which have been previously published. Studies which use reliable ascertainment methods and criteria [emphasizing tender points and pain] tend to show community prevalence to be about 2-4%. Prevalence in children is 6.2%. Greater than 90% of cases in adults occur in women, 67% in girls. Psychological and socio-demographic characteristics are associated with fibromyalgia symptoms and diagnosis. Cases in the community resemble cases seen in the clinic. Conclusion: Fibromyalgia is common in the community [2-4%] both in adults and children. Cases are similar to those seen in the clinic.
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The American College of Rheumatology defines fibromyalgia syndrome using chronic widespread pain and pain upon digital palpation in at least 11 of 18 defined tender point sites.
“The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) defines fibromyalgia syndrome (FM) using two criteria: (1) chronic widespread pain and (2) pain upon digital palpation in at least 11 of 18 defined tender point sites [1,2].”
From Psychometric properties of a single-item scale to assess sleep quality among individuals with fibromyalgia (2009) · cites this paper as [2]
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- Authors
- Wolfe, F.
- Affiliations
- University of Kansas (US)
- Corresponding author
- Wolfe, Frederick
- Venue
- Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain
- Publisher
- The Haworth Press
- Published
- 1993-01
- Volume
- 1
- Issue
- 3-4
- Pages
- 137-148
- ISSN
- 1058-2452 (ISSN-L)
- 1540-7012
- OpenAlex
- W2066654535
- Cited by
- 41
- References
- 15
- Citations by year
- 2022: 1 · 2017: 1 · 2015: 3 · 2014: 1 · 2013: 3 · 2012: 1
- FWCI
- 2.88
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
- Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Cell Biology › Myofascial pain diagnosis and treatment
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
- Keywords
- fibromyalgia, prevalence, community prevalence, children, sex differences, women, psychological factors, sociodemographic factors, tender points, pain
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