The New Zealand medical journal
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To examine demographic, morbidity, and mortality findings in a population of mountain climbers in New Zealand. ⋯ Mountain climbing is associated with a high risk of serious injury and mortality.
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Chronic pain represents a major public health problem. A major precursor of a chronic pain state is persistent acute postoperative pain. Risk factors of developing persistent acute postoperative pain are identified and preventative strategies for implementation are discussed.