Although October 12-20th is Bone and Joint Action Week, sponsored by the US Bone Joint Initiative (USBJI), why only think about our bones and joints one week of the year?
Not only that but the US effort is part of a worldwide movement to keep our bones and joints healthy for all our lives, as it coincides with an international movement named Global Alliance for Musculoskeletal Health. Its overall theme resonates with those of all ages: Keep People Moving!
Our musculoskeletal foundation is key to our well being year round and throughout our lives, so with data about the importance of keeping our bones and joints healthy, let’s strive for strong ones all the time.
Did you know?
More than half of Americans over 18—54%--are affected by bone and joint conditions, per the Burden of Musculoskeletal Conditions in the US.
Long term pain and physical disability that affects millions of people worldwide are a result of bone and joint conditions.
Examples of these painful conditions include arthritis, osteoporosis, back pain, spinal deformity and traumatic injuries.
These conditions are expected to affect millions more people because of the increasing life expectancy worldwide.
Since 2011 when the first Baby Boomers began receiving Medicare benefits in the US, the cost of treating bone and joint health conditions has increased and is expected to go up for a long time.
The USBJI in partnership with the Global Alliance for Musculoskeletal Health is holding its annual Action Week now:
October 12 — World Arthritis Day
October 16 — World Spine Day
October 19 — World Pediatric Bone and Joint (PB&J) Day
October 20 — World Osteoporosis Day
For more information about the US Bone and Joint Initiative Movement beyond this Action Week, head over to Facebook and learn more about what is being done to combat and prevent this debilitating condition that can affect every person.
Written by: Gayle Uchida, Community Relations
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