Musculoskeletal Problems in Elderly

  • Binoy J Paul

Abstract

Currently, more than 12% of the world's elderly population lives in India. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSKDs) are one of the major causes of morbidity in elderly population. Epidemiological studies in India indicate that the community based prevalence of MSKD is about 20% with low back pain being the commonest.
Published
2020-02-23
How to Cite
PAUL, Binoy J. Musculoskeletal Problems in Elderly. BMH Medical Journal - ISSN 2348–392X, [S.l.], v. 7, n. Suppl, feb. 2020. ISSN 2348-392X. Available at: <https://www.babymhospital.org/BMH_MJ/index.php/BMHMJ/article/view/234>. Date accessed: 03 may 2024.
Section
Geriatrics & Gerontology Initiative: International Workshop