Le Journal médical libanais. The Lebanese medical journal
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Chronic pain has been increasing in prevalence. It is considered the most underestimated health care problem impacting quality of life. ⋯ Since the epidemiological studies about chronic pain in Lebanon are limited, the aim of this article is to help understand the magnitude of the problem and to depict strategies for the prevention and management of chronic pain. The article provides a review of the literature on the prevalence of chronic pain and the factors associated with it in adults.