What are the risks to musculoskeletal health?
• Lack of physical activity
• Obesity
• Low body weight – anorexia
• Poor nutrition especially calcium and vitamin D
• Smoking
• Excess alcohol
• Accidents – work, leisure, home, falls, road traffic accidents
• Injuries by inappropriate use of the musculoskeletal system – overuse, bad techniques, bad work practices
• Ageing
• Specific conditions – Rheumatoid Arthritis
What is going to happen?
Musculoskeletal problems are increasing because:
• Population is ageing
• Physical fitness is decreasing
• Obesity is increasing
• Alcohol - consumption still excessive in many
• Smoking - is increasing
• Musculoskeletal injuries common - sport, occupational, road traffic accidents, falls
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