Recent trends and disparities in movement behaviors and internalizing symptoms among U.S. youth with chronic pain

This study investigated temporal trends in movement behavior and internalized problems among youth with chronic pain in the United States and identified significant differences across age, sex, and ethnic subgroups. Findings underscore the importance of continuous monitoring of movement behavior and internalized problems and underscore the need for relevant stakeholders (e.g., policymakers) to account for the influence of sociodemographic factors when aiming to promote a healthy lifestyle in such a vulnerable population.