Medically unexplained physical symptoms (MUPS) among adults in Canada: Comorbidity, health care use and employment

Based on data from the 2014 Canadian Community Health Survey and the 2012 Canadian Community Health Survey - Mental Health, this study provides estimates of medically unexplained physical symptoms (MUPS) prevalence in the household population aged 25 or older. MUPS are examined in relation to sociodemographic characteristics, physical and mental comorbidity, health care use and unmet needs, labour force participation and productivity.