This article shows how important it is to adopt a "life-course" approach for studying musculoskeletal conditions and musculoskeletal health. This approach gives potential for a better understanding of how and why musculoskeletal conditions occur over the life course and how musculoskeletal health can be promoted.
Musculoskeletal disorders among children and young people: prevalence, risk factors, preventive measures
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Musculoskeletal disorders among children and young people: prevalence, risk factors, preventive measures
Musculoskeletal disorders among children and young people: prevalence, risk factors, preventive measures
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This article shows how important it is to adopt a "life-course" approach for studying musculoskeletal conditions and musculoskeletal health. This approach gives potential for a better understanding of how and why musculoskeletal conditions occur over the life course and how musculoskeletal health can be promoted.
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Language of original language description
English
Other data
Sector / Indrustry covered
Not sector specific
Hazards
Psychosocial/stress hazards
Static postures - sitting
Using Display Screen Equipment
Health effects
Back pain or injury
Upper limb disorders
Lower limb disorders
Neck and shoulder disorders
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Children / schoolchildren
Young workers
Prevention measures
Elimination of hazards
Simple tips and measures
Training/guidance (for workers)
Exercises
Purpose of the material
Warning message/Alert
General information
Awareness raising
Target audience
All (no specific target audience)
Priority area
Future generations
Year
2021