The burden of musculoskeletal diseases in the United States : prevalence, societal and economic cost.

The burden of musculoskeletal diseases in the United States : prevalence, societal and economic cost.

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Bibliographic Details
Imprint:	Rosemont, IL : American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, c2008.
Description:	ix, 247 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Language:	English
Subject:	Musculoskeletal system -- Diseases -- United States -- Costs. Musculoskeletal system -- Epidemiology. Musculoskeletal system -- Economic aspects -- Statistics. Musculoskeletal system -- Wounds and injuries -- Statistics. Musculoskeletal Diseases -- epidemiology -- United States. Musculoskeletal Diseases -- economics -- United States -- Statistics. Musculoskeletal System -- injuries -- United States -- Statistics. Musculoskeletal system -- Wounds and injuries. United States. Statistics.
Format:	E-Resource Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/7185992

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Other authors / contributors:	Andersson, Gunnar, 1942- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
ISBN:	9780892035335 0892035331
Notes:	"Bone and Joint decade, 2002 - USA - 2011." "Authors and reviewers, Gunnar B.J. Andersson ... [et al.]"--P. iii. Includes bibliographical references and index. Available both in print and online.
Summary:	This study measures the incidence and prevalence of musculoskeletal conditions and projects trends, presenting the latest national data illuminating the physical and economic costs. Several professional organizations concerned with musculoskeletal health and the mission of the U.S. Bone and Joint Decade collaborated to tabulate the data, to educate health care professionals, policy makers and the public.--Publisher's description.
Other form:	Online version: Burden of musculoskeletal diseases in the United States. Rosemont, IL : American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, c2008

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Summary:	Using an objective scientific research design, this book measures the incidence and prevalence of musculoskeletal conditions and projects future trends.
Item Description:	"Bone and Joint decade, 2002 - USA - 2011." "Authors and reviewers, Gunnar B.J. Andersson ... [et al.]"--P. iii.
Physical Description:	ix, 247 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9780892035335 0892035331