Half of adults report chronic illness: NHS

Of the nearly 18,000 adults surveyed, 26% reported chronic pain, in that they experienced pain most days or every day within the last three months. This was most prevalent in those aged 35 and above, 19% of adults aged 35-44 experienced chronic pain; rising to 28% in those aged 45-54; and peaking in those aged 55-64, which saw 36% report chronic pain. Of those adults that experienced chronic pain, 13% said that it interfered with their life or work activities. Brett Hill, head of health and protection, Broadstone, said: "The findings in the survey come as little surprise as economi...