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Key Points Question How have musculoskeletal rehabilitation needs changed globally during the past 30 years? Findings In this cross-sectional study of 191 countries and territories, prevalent cases and years lived… Click to show full abstract
Key Points Question How have musculoskeletal rehabilitation needs changed globally during the past 30 years? Findings In this cross-sectional study of 191 countries and territories, prevalent cases and years lived with disability (YLD) counts of musculoskeletal disorders in need of rehabilitation increased substantially, with 55 countries and territories increasing annually in age-standardized prevalence and 18 in YLD rates. The changing patterns of age-standardized prevalence and YLD rates differed by sex and health condition. Meaning The findings of this study suggest that musculoskeletal rehabilitation needs have increased, with nearly 1 in every 4 people needing rehabilitation, and coping strategies should be developed.
Journal Title: JAMA Network Open
Year Published: 2022
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