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Improving musculoskeletal health for children and young people - A 'call to action'
Helen E Foster1, Christiaan Scott2, Carl J Tiderius3
1Newcastle University UK and Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia, Paediatric Rheumatology, Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Medical School, Framlington Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 4HH, UK.
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Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions in youth significantly contribute to the global non-communicable disease burden. Addressing these challenges requires collaborative efforts in awareness, workforce development, care models, and research for a global impact.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Public Health
- Rheumatology
Background:
- Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions represent a substantial global health challenge in children and young people.
- These conditions contribute significantly to the non-communicable disease burden worldwide.
- Understanding the impact on patients, families, and communities is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the global context of pediatric musculoskeletal conditions.
- To highlight challenges and identify opportunities for improvement.
- To showcase initiatives for better collaboration and care.
Main Methods:
- Review of selected musculoskeletal conditions in pediatric populations.
- Analysis of impacts on individuals, families, and communities.
- Identification and description of exemplar initiatives.
Main Results:
- Pediatric MSK conditions have a profound impact on patients, families, and communities.
- Significant challenges exist in addressing the global burden of these diseases.
- Exemplar initiatives demonstrate potential for progress in awareness, workforce capacity, care models, and research.
Conclusions:
- A collaborative, global approach is essential to address pediatric musculoskeletal health.
- Enhanced awareness, workforce development, innovative care models, and focused research agendas are key.
- Addressing MSK issues in youth is vital for reducing the non-communicable disease burden.
Abstract:
This chapter describes the musculoskeletal (MSK) context in children and young people as an important contributor to the global non-communicable disease burden. Through selected MSK conditions, we describe the impact on patients, families and communities and highlight the challenges that need to be addressed. We focus on opportunities for better working together and describe exemplar initiatives to raise awareness, workforce capacity building, models of care and research agendas to have a greater global context.
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