Musculoskeletal diseases affect more than one out of every two persons in the United States age 18 and over—and nearly three out of four age 65 and over.
They have an impact greater than that of circulatory diseases and respiratory diseases, and with the aging of the US population, are becoming a greater burden every year. This site illustrates the magnitude and impact of musculoskeletal diseases on the US population and the US economy.
Impact Statement on the Burden of Musculoskeletal Disorders and Why the USBJI is ImportantA three-page summary on the impact of musculoskeletal diseases in the United States, and the role of the United States Bone and Joint Initiative. |
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The Big Picture - The Hidden Impact of Musculoskeletal Disorders on AmericansA full-color introduction which defines musculoskeletal disorders and illustrates their direct and indirect costs, and identifies areas of research that could improve prevention or treatment, and thus improve quality of life. |
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Arthritis and Other Rheumatic Conditions (AORC)A two-page full-color fact sheet summarizing the challenge of arthritis and other rheumatic conditions—a leading cause of disability in the United States—and the need for greater awareness, research and education to reduce its burden and impact. |
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Low Back and Neck PainA two-page full-color fact sheet on low back pain—a leading cause of disability in the United States—and the need for greater awareness, research and education to reduce its burden and impact. |
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OsteoporosisA two-page full-color fact sheet on the hidden impact of osteoporosis on Americans, and the need for new drugs and therapies to reduce its burden and impact. |
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Joint DiseaseA two-page full-color fact sheet on joint disease—encompassing different types of arthritis as well as other joint conditions, and key challenges and unmet needs in their treatment. |
