Public Health Burden of MSK Disease Flashcards
1
Q
How is the burden of MSK measured?
A
years of life lost from premature mortality + years of life lived with disability= disability-adjusted life years (burden)
2
Q
___ ___ ___ is estimated to be the leading cause of disability in the world.
A
low back pain
3
Q
_____ of knee and hip is the most rapidly rising MSK condition.
A
osteoarthritis
4
Q
What are the life-style impacts of an MSK injury?
A
people stop exercising
MSK injury negatively effects mental health
limitation in ADLs
missing days from work/long-term work absence
