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Inequity in outcomes from New Zealand chronic pain services
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Chronic pain is one of the most prevalent long-term conditions worldwide, with prevalence rates of approximately 15–40% across western and developing countries.1–4 In New Zealand, the 2018/19 Health Survey results show a prevalence of 19.4%,5 which reflects the international figures. The impact of chronic pain is multidimensional, affecting the individual’s physical, mental, spiritual and social wellbeing.6 Thus, the prevention and management of chronic pain should be a priority for the New Zealand health system.
Ethnic disparities in access to chronic pain management services have been reported both in New Zealand7 and internationally.8–11 In New Zealand, previous research7 has shown that Pacific and Asian people in New Zealand are significantly less likely to attend a district health board (DHB) chronic pain service, while those of European descent are over-represented in our pain ser