'It just gets miserable': Telford woman shares joint pain experience as 80 per cent of women suffer

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By Megan HoweTelfordHealthPublished: Sept 11, 2023Comments

A Telford woman has spoken out about her experience with joint pain, as new data reveals women are shouldering its physical and emotional impacts.

The Healthier Nation Index – a poll of 8,000 UK adults by Nuffield Health – has revealed that a staggering 80 per cent of British women have suffered or are currently suffering with joint pain.

'It just gets miserable': Telford woman shares joint pain experience as 80 per cent of women suffer

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