Table 1.
Factors associated with the development of chronic pain
| Factor | |
|---|---|
| Demographic | Age |
| Gender | |
| Ethnicity and cultural background | |
| Socio-economic background | |
| Employment status and occupational factors | |
| Lifestyle and behaviour | Smoking |
| Alcohol | |
| Physical activity | |
| Nutrition | |
| Sunshine and vitamin D | |
| Clinical | Pain |
| Multi-morbidity and mortality | |
| Mental health | |
| Surgical and medical interventions | |
| Weight | |
| Sleep disorders | |
| Genetics | |
| Other | Attitudes and beliefs about pain |
| History of violent injury, abuse, or interpersonal violence | |