The Pain in Europe survey is the most in-depth and largest ever survey of chronic pain sufferers in Europe, designed to explore the prevalence, severity and treatment of chronic pain, and its impact on daily life.

With over 46,000 people interviewed, Pain in Europe represents the largest and most in-depth long term (chronic) pain survey ever conducted in Europe.

• Chronic pain is a devastating and widespread problem, striking one in five adults across Europe
• People with chronic pain suffer on average for 7 years; one in five for 20 years or more
• Across Europe chronic pain accounts for nearly 500 million lost working days every year - costing the European economy at least €34 billion
• Over 40% of chronic pain sufferers say their pain impacts on everyday activities, from lifting and carrying to taking exercise and sleeping
• Despite advances in the management of chronic pain, many chronic pain patients still suffer unnecessarily due to inadequate evaluation, assessment, monitoring and treatment

The Pain in Europe Report is available in PDF format to download below...