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Assess the prevalence and associated risk factors of low back pain in middle-aged and elderly rural participants in Bangladesh.

April 16, 2026Open Access

The incidence and risk factors of low back pain in rural communities of Bangladesh

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Assess the prevalence and associated risk factors of low back pain in middle-aged and elderly rural participants in Bangladesh.
Cross-sectional study design
Included 5181 middle-aged and elderly participants
Data collected at TMSS Medical College and Natore Trauma Centre
Utilized descriptive statistics in SPSS for data analysis
Average participant age was 57.7 years, with 55.7% women
Lifetime prevalence of low back pain was 73.1% in women, higher than in men
Significant association between low back pain and age, female sex, obesity, and osteoporosis
Negative correlation found between low back pain and regular exercise, as well as manual activity

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Cross-sectional analysis reveals high prevalence of low back pain in rural communities, indicating crucial risk factors.

Islam et al. (2025) studied this question.

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