Disruption in lifestyle is the main reason for about 60 percent of the diseases of the present time. Increasing physical inactivity among people, sedentary work habits, and lack of exercise have significantly increased the risk of many chronic health problems. It is believed to be the cause of physical conditions ranging from heart disease to diabetes, and obesity. Health experts say that many serious health problems can be avoided if we all just correct lifestyle issues.
In a recent report, experts have expressed concern about the increasing problems of back-back pain due to poor lifestyle. In the study, scientists found that globally more than 500 million people are suffering from severe back pain problems, by the year 2050, this figure is expected to increase to 800 million.
Let us know about its risk factors and methods of prevention.
Cases of back pain are increasing
According to an analysis published in the journal Lancet Rheumatology, by the year 2050, more than 800 million people worldwide may be at risk of developing severe back pain. Researchers have expressed concern that the way lifestyle problems are increasing continuously and no special efforts are being seen to improve it, in such a situation, its risk in the next one and a half decades, compared to the year 2020, is 36. may increase to a percentage.
The study 'An Analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021' revealed that since 2017, the number of cases of low-back pain has been recorded more than half a billion. Apart from this, about 619 million (619 million) cases of back pain were reported in 2020.
What is the study called?
According to researchers from the University of Sydney, data collected during the last 30 years has alerted about the increasing cases of back pain in Asian and African countries. Based on the data from 1990 to 2020 from more than 204 countries, it is found that the cases of back pain are increasing continuously. Modeling studies have estimated that by the year 2050, 843 million people (over 843 million) may be affected by this problem due to population growth and aging, apart from lifestyle problems.
The risk may be even higher because of the lack of approach to treating low back pain and the limited treatment options, the researchers said. If it is not taken care of on time and does not get treatment, then it can be a major cause of disability worldwide with problems of poor quality of life.
What is the advice of experts?
At least a third of cases involving back pain may be related to occupational factors, smoking, and being overweight, says lead author Professor Manuela Ferreira, Professor of Musculoskeletal Health at the University of Sydney. There is a widespread misconception that back pain primarily affects adults of working age when lifestyle issues can affect anyone.
All people should keep trying continuously to avoid these problems.
Do muscle strengthening and stretching exercises at least 5 days a week.
Keep the posture of the body straight while sitting.
Avoid lifting heavy.
Be physically active and eat a healthy diet.
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