Tackling the growing burden of pain in low/middle-income countries

ABSTRACT: The global pain disability burden is a significant problem, with inequities in access to effective care and treatment outcomes for people living in low/middle-income countries (LMICs), particularly in rural settings. Social determinants of health greatly influence health and pain outcomes, often more than treatment-related factors. Urgent actions are needed to tackle the growing burden of pain in LMICs. We provide practical guidance for researchers, policymakers, and healthcare providers and how each group may contribute to the solution. With unified responses at global, national, and local levels, we can tackle the growing burden of pain in LMICs and rural settings.