Prevalence of chronic musculoskeletal disorders in elderly Brazilians: a systematic review of the literature

Prevalence of chronic musculoskeletal disorders in elderly Brazilians: a systematic review of the literature

<p><b>Abstract</b></p> <p><b>Background</b></p> <p>Population ageing is a worldwide phenomenon that has recently challenged public healthcare systems. The knowledge of the burden of chronic musculoskeletal disorders in elders is still limited, pa...

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Main Authors: Miranda Vivian S, deCarvalho Vivielle BF, Machado Luciana AC, Dias João Marcos D
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-05-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Prevalence
Epidemiology
Chronic pain
Musculoskeletal disorders
Elderly
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/13/82

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