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The Bone and Joint Decade 2000-2010
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The goal of the Bone and Joint Decade is to improve the health related quality of life for people with musculoskeletal disorders throughout the world.
Musculoskeletal disorders are the most common causes of severe long
term pain and physical disability, affecting hundreds of millions of
people around the world. They affect all sectors of society. Back pain
is the second leading cause of sick leave. Fractures related to
osteoporosis have almost doubled in number in the past decade; it is
estimated that 40% of all women over 50 years in age will suffer from
an osteoporotic fracture. The severe injuries caused by traffic
accidents and war produce a tremendous demand for preventive and
restorative help. It is anticipated that 25% of health expenditure of
developing countries will be spent on trauma related care by the year
2010. Despite improvements in prevention and treatment, crippling
diseases and deformities of childhood continue to deprive
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