Genetic and environmental influences on non‐specific neck pain in early adolescence: A classical twin study

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BACKGROUND: Prevalence of neck pain has increased among adolescents. The origins of adult chronic neck pain may lie in late childhood, but for early prevention, more information is needed about its aetiology. We investigated the relative roles of genetic and environmental factors in early adolescent neck pain with a classic twin study. METHODS: Frequency of neck pain was assessed with a validated pain...

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