Musculoskeletal Disorders are the most common cause of occupational ill health in Great Britain.
www.hse.gov.uk/msd/ - 22k


The musculoskeletal system (MSK) is an organ system that gives animals the ability to physically move, by using the muscles and skeletal system. Apart from locomotion, the skeleton also lends support and protects internal organs.

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) were recognized as having occupational etiologic factors as early as the beginning of the 18th century. However, it was not until the 1970's that occupational factors were examined using epidemiologic methods, and the work-relatedness of these conditions began appearing regularly in the international scientific literature. Since then the literature has increased dramatically; more than six thousand scientific articles addressing ergonomics in the workplace have been published. Yet, the relationship between MSDs and work-related factors remains the subject of considerable debate.
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/97-141/default.html




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