Papers of the Week

Neck pain is a growing public health concern, no recent research has comprehensively examined its incidence and years lived with disability (YLDs) across different regions and genders. For the first time, this study aims to provide the most recent estimates on the global burden of neck pain between 1990 and 2021 obtained from the 2021 global burden of disease (GBD) database, focusing on regional and gender inequalities. We also predict future trends, highlighting its increasing impact on public health.