This info sheet outlines the high prevalence of MSDs among children and adolescents. Many young people enter the labour force with pre-existing musculoskeletal problems which can potentially be exacerbated by work. A life course approach to addressing musculoskeletal conditions and musculoskeletal health (starting from childhood) is needed.
Musculoskeletal disorders among children and young people - a life course approach to risk factors and prevention
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Musculoskeletal disorders among children and young people - a life course approach to risk factors and prevention
Musculoskeletal disorders among children and young people - a life course approach to risk factors and prevention
Description
This info sheet outlines the high prevalence of MSDs among children and adolescents. Many young people enter the labour force with pre-existing musculoskeletal problems which can potentially be exacerbated by work. A life course approach to addressing musculoskeletal conditions and musculoskeletal health (starting from childhood) is needed.
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Language of original language description
English
Other data
Sector / Indrustry covered
ekki tengt sérstöku sviði
Hazards
Annað
Kyrrstaða - sitjandi
Health effects
Bakverkur eða meiðsli
Raskanir í efri útlimum
Raskanir í hálsi og öxlum
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Börn / skólabörn
Prevention measures
Þjálfun/leiðbeiningar (fyrir starfsmenn)
Æfingar
Purpose of the material
Almennar upplýsingar
Vitundarvakning
Leiðbeiningar
Target audience
Allir (enginn sérstakur markhópur)
Year
2022