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... > social science subjects > psychology > cognitive psychology > learning and perception > cognitive processes > perception (psychology) > skin and body senses > pain: treatments for chronic
... > social science subjects > psychology > cognitive psychology > perception (psychology) > skin and body senses > pain: treatments for chronic

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pain: treatments for chronic  

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  • Chronic pain is a prevalent health problem that many contend is undertreated in most societies. According to the World Health Organization, the prevalence of chronic pain is between 20 to 30% of the population worldwide, including over 50 million Americans. [Source: Encyclopedia of Perception; Pain: Treatments for Chronic]

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