Research Article: Prevalence, Patterns, and Associated Factors for Musculoskeletal Disorders Among the Healthcare Workers of Northern Saudi Arabia: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study
Abstract:
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) encompass disorders or injuries affecting the muscles, joints, cartilages, nerves, and tendons, encompassing over conditions related to the locomotor system., According to the World Health Organization (WHO), MSDs constitute the primary cause of disability in most countries, affecting approximately . billion individuals. A systematic review of the Global Burden of Disease indicated that musculoskeletal conditions are the foremost contributor to worldwide disability, accounting for % of all years lived with disability. Although the prevalence of musculoskeletal conditions varies widely based on age, occupation, and diagnosis, approximately one-third of the global population grapple with painful musculoskeletal issues, primarily during their peak productive years., Data from the Bone and Joint Initiative in the USA show that one in two Americans experience some form of MSD, a prevalence equivalent to that of chronic respiratory and cardiovascular diseases combined.
Introduction:
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) encompass disorders or injuries affecting the muscles, joints, cartilages, nerves, and tendons, encompassing over conditions related to the locomotor system. , According to the World Health Organization (WHO), MSDs constitute the primary cause of disability in most countries, affecting approximately . billion individuals. A systematic review of the Global Burden of Disease indicated that musculoskeletal conditions are the foremost contributor to worldwide disability, accounting for…
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