The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has quoted the prevalence of chronic pain to be 20% between the ages of 65-74, increasing to 24% in those 85 and over. With an aging population, managing chronic pain in older adults has become an increasingly important area of healthcare, albeit with its challenges.
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