Scand J Rheumatol. 1992;21(2):74-8.

The prevalence of fibromyalgia among women aged 20-49 years in Arendal, Norway.

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Department of Rheumatology, Central Hospital of Aust-Agder, Arendal, Norway.

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In an epidemiological survey of females aged 20-49 years in Arendal, Norway, a prevalence of fibromyalgia according to the ACR criteria of 1990 of 10.5% was found. Thirty-four out of 40 women with fibromyalgia (85.0%) had, prior to the present population study, consulted a physician because of widespread pain and/or stiffness. Of these 34 women, 14 cases (41.2%) had been given a diagnosis of fibromyalgia. It is concluded that fibromyalgia represents one of the major causes of pain in the locomotor system, and unfortunately, the condition often remains undiagnosed for long periods.

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Scand J Rheumatol. 1992;21(5):261-3.

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