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Antony Thrower & Nicola Roy

The 'silent epidemic' that has millions of people in the UK living with horrific pain

Millions of people in the UK are said to be living in 'horrific' pain every day in what experts are calling a 'silent epidemic'.

Chronic pain often goes undiagnosed, with many people underestimating the seriousness of the condition. It's one of the biggest causes of disability in the UK, and is hugely disruptive to people who suffer from it.

And according to National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), women are more likely than men to experience or report chronic pain.

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