World Bone and Joint Week

12 to 20 October

An annual global event, Bone and Joint National Action Week is held 12-20 October with activities focused on disorders including arthritis, back pain, osteoporosis, and the effects of childhood obesity on the musculoskeletal system.

Events and projects organised worldwide are designed to raise awareness of prevention, disease management and treatments.

Why the need?

  • Bone and joint conditions are the most common cause of severe long-term pain and physical disability worldwide affecting hundreds of millions of people.
  • Musculoskeletal conditions include back pain, arthritis, traumatic injuries, osteoporosis and childhood conditions.
  • Osteoarthritis is ranked fourth worldwide as a cause for years lived with disability.
  • Unless actions are taken now, the global prevalence of musculoskeletal conditions is predicted to increase greatly due to increasing life expectancy, changes in risk factors and availability of appropriate prevention measures.
  • Musculoskeletal conditions can lead to significant disability plus diminished productivity and quality of life

More information: Disabled World

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