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Bone and Joint Diseases: Prevention and Control
Brooks, Peter M., Hooper, Michael J. and Smallwood, Richard A. (2004-01-01) Bone and Joint Diseases: Prevention and Control. Medical Journal of Australia, 180 5 Supp: S4-S5.
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| Author(s) |
Brooks, Peter M.
Hooper, Michael J.
Smallwood, Richard A.
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| Title |
Bone and Joint Diseases: Prevention and Control
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| Journal name |
Medical Journal of Australia
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| Publication date |
2004-01-01
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| Volume number |
180
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5 Supp
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0025-729X
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S4
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S5
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2
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321028 Rheumatology and Arthritis
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| Abstract |
Arthritis is Australia's major cause of disability and chronic pain. In Australian women, osteoarthritis is the third leading cause of years lost due to disability. Osteoporosis affects nearly two million Australians. The Federal government acknowledged the importance of musculoskeletal diseases by designating arthritis and musculoskeletal diseases as the seventh National Health Priority. This decade has been designated by the United Nations and the World Health Organization as the Decade of Bone and Joint Disease. To try to raise awareness, the National Action Network (the committee charged with organising activities in Australia) arranged a summit in 2002 to focus on preventive issues for osteoporosis and arthritis, and the benefits of surgical approaches.
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| Keyword(s) |
bone diseases
prevention
control
joint diseases
health policy
United Nations
World Health Organization
osteoporosis
arthritis
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| Additional Notes |
This document is abstract only. The Australasian Medical Publishing Company does not permit reproduction of MJA articles on sites other than theirs. However, the full text of the article can be freely obtained from the eMJA site. URL : http://www.mja.com.au/public/issues/180_05_010304/bro10458_fm.html
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