The epidemiology of self-reported fibromyalgia in Canada.

摘要: Fibromyalgia (FM) is a poorly understood condition characterized by chronic diffuse musculoskeletal pain. This study describes the self-reported epidemiology of FM in Canada using data collected from Canadian Community Health Survey, Cycle 1.1 (2000). prevalence rates with corresponding 95 percent confidence intervals were calculated. The rate was female-to-male ratio six to one. In women, increased age up 65 years, declining thereafter. Data on-age-at- diagnosis presented and demonstrates surprising number newly diagnosed cases among people their 20s 30s, signifying that problem for all ages. association sub-populations also investigated. With respect geography environment, women shown be approximately two regions except Quebec, where it percent. Further analysis language suggested geographical cultural differences might best explain this observation. Finally, an behavioral socioeconomic determinants health, including weight, presented.