Impacts of Chronic Back Problems

 An estimated 3.7 million Australians or 1 in 6 people had chronic back problems in 2014–15, according to a report released by the Australian Institute for Health and Welfare (AIHW). The problem can have a strong negative effect on a person's quality of life, affecting their ability to participate in daily activities, work, family and social activities. 

The report also shows that 28% of people with a disability (around 1.2 million people) also had a chronic back problem.

 This bulletin provides the latest detailed information on the impacts (in terms of quality of life and disability) of chronic back problems in Australia.

2016. Impacts of chronic back problems. AIHW bulletin no. 137. Cat. no. AUS 204. Canberra: AIHW.