Table 2.
Distribution of demographic and pain-related factors in CCSs and HUNT-2 NORMs
| Variables | CCSs (N = 91) | HUNT-2 NORMs (N = 33,054) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| N (%) | N (%) | ||
| Median age (range) | 62 (37–92) | 48 (19–98) | <0.001 |
| Smoking dailya | 34 (48) | 9517 (31) | 0.002 |
| Has a partnera | 17 (50) | 28 (53) | 0.80 |
| Educational levela | 0.87 | ||
| <9 years | 34 (38) | 12428 (40) | |
| 10–12 years | 38 (43) | 12439 (40) | |
| >13 years | 17 (19) | 6306 (20) | |
| Lower back pain the previous montha | 47 (55) | 9069 (27) | <0.001 |
| Daily lower back paina | 25 (30) | 1817 (6) | <0.001 |
| Hip pain the previous montha | 37 (45) | 7202 (22) | <0.001 |
| Daily hip paina | 18 (22) | 1554 (5) | <0.001 |
aAge-adjusted