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A Nation In Pain: Healing Our Biggest Health Problem
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Out Of 238 Million American Adults, 100 Million Live In Chronic Pain. And Yet The Press Has Paid More Attention To The Abuses Of Pain Medications Than The Astoundingly Widespread Condition They Are Intended To Treat. Ethically, The Failure To Manage Pain Better Is Tantamount To Torture. When Chronic Pain Is Inadequately Treated, It Undermines The Body And Mind. Indeed, The Risk Of Suicide For People In Chronic Pain Is Twice That Of Other People. Far More Than Just A Symptom, Writes Author Judy Foreman, Chronic Pain Can Be A Disease In Its Own Right The Biggest Health Problem Facing America Today.Published In Partnership With The International Association For The Study Of Pain, A Nation In Pain Offers A Sweeping, Deeply Researched Account Of The Chronic Pain Crisis, From Neurobiology To Public Policy, And Presents To Practical Solutions That Are Within Our Grasp Today. Drawing On Both Her Personal Experience With Chronic Pain And Her Background As An Awardwinning Health Journalist, She Guides Us Through Recent Scientific Discoveries, Including Genetic Susceptibility To Pain; Gender Disparities In Pain Conditions And Treatments, Perhaps Linked To Estrogen; The Problem Of Undertreated Pain In Children; The Emerging Role Of The Immune System In Pain; Advances In Traditional Treatments Such As Surgery And Drugs; And Fairminded Assessments Of The Effectiveness Of Alternative Remedies, Including Marijuana, Acupuncture, Massage, And Chiropractic Care. For Many People, The Real Magic Bullet, Foreman Writes, Is Exercise. Though Many Patients Fear It Will Increase Their Discomfort, Studies Show It Consistently Produces Improvement, Often Dramatic. She Also Explores The Destructive Opioid Wars, Which Have Led To A Misguided Demonization Of Prescription Painkillers.Foreman Presents A Farreaching But Sensible Plan Of Action, Ranging From Enhancing Pain Education In Medical Schools To Reforms Of Federal Policies Across The Board. For Doctors, Scientists, Policy Makers, And Especially Patients, A Nation In Pain Is Essential Reading.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'A Nation in Pain'? A: 'A Nation in Pain' addresses the chronic pain crisis affecting 100 million American adults, exploring the inadequacies in pain management and the need for better treatment solutions.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The book is authored by Judy Foreman, an award-winning health journalist with personal experience in dealing with chronic pain.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding, which offers durability and a professional look.
- Q: How many pages does 'A Nation in Pain' contain? A: 'A Nation in Pain' has a total of 446 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of its topics.
- Q: When was 'A Nation in Pain' published? A: 'A Nation in Pain' was published on January 30, 2014.
- Q: What are some key topics covered in the book? A: The book covers topics including the neurobiology of pain, gender disparities in treatment, undertreated pain in children, and the role of the immune system in pain.
- Q: Does the book suggest any solutions for chronic pain management? A: 'A Nation in Pain' offers practical solutions for managing chronic pain, including enhancing pain education in medical schools and reforming federal policies.
- Q: Is this book suitable for healthcare professionals? A: Yes, the book is essential reading for doctors, scientists, policy makers, and patients interested in understanding and addressing the chronic pain crisis.
- Q: What is the significance of the opioid wars discussed in the book? A: The opioid wars highlight the misguided demonization of prescription painkillers and the need for balanced discussions around pain management.
- Q: Can exercise help with chronic pain according to the book? A: Yes, the book emphasizes that exercise can be a powerful tool for improving chronic pain conditions, despite common fears that it may worsen discomfort.