Musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders with arthritis screening in Tanzania: New insights into the growing clinical, economic and societal burden of non-communicable disease
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Blandina T. Mmbaga, Emma Laurie, Nateiya M. Yongolo, Sanjura M. Biswaro, Elizabeth F. Msoka-Bright, Christopher Bunn, Stefanie Krauth, Richard Walker, Clive Kelly, Kajiru Kilonzo and Emma McIntosh 2023. Musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders with arthritis screening in Tanzania: New insights into the growing clinical, economic and societal burden of non-communicable disease. Tanzania Public Health Bulletin. 1 (1 (10)), pp. 8-14.
Authors | Blandina T. Mmbaga, Emma Laurie, Nateiya M. Yongolo, Sanjura M. Biswaro, Elizabeth F. Msoka-Bright, Christopher Bunn, Stefanie Krauth, Richard Walker, Clive Kelly, Kajiru Kilonzo and Emma McIntosh |
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Abstract | » Musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders represent a significant global disability burden which the World Health Organisation expect will increase in coming years » Tanzania’s Strategic Plan for tackling non-communicable diseases (NCDs) does not currently include MSK disorders, yet they pose a significant health and economic burden to Tanzanian society » Arthritis is common, but very few people receive a formal diagnosis and even fewer are treated; this lack of prevention and treatment in Tanzania can lead to avoidable lifelong deformity, disability and detrimental economic impacts for those affected. » The Tanzanian Government should consider MSK disorders as part of the growing NCD burden in Tanzania. We recommend the following: - l Increasing awareness of MSK health within communities l Improving awareness of MSK disorders and skills training at primary healthcare facilities l Investing in a clinical capacity for diagnosing and managing MSK disorders l Developing guidelines for referral pathways and treatment for many forms of arthritis in Tanzania |
Keywords | Musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders; Arthritis screening; Tanzania; Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) |
Year | 2023 |
Journal | Tanzania Public Health Bulletin |
Journal citation | 1 (1 (10)), pp. 8-14 |
Publisher | The United Republic of Tanzania Ministry of Health |
Official URL | https://www.moh.go.tz/storage/app/media/uploaded-files/TPHB-ISSUE%2010-May%202023.pdf |
Publication dates | |
10 May 2023 | |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 11 Jul 2024 |
Publisher's version | File Access Level Controlled |
Output status | Published |
https://repository.canterbury.ac.uk/item/985v1/musculoskeletal-msk-disorders-with-arthritis-screening-in-tanzania-new-insights-into-the-growing-clinical-economic-and-societal-burden-of-non-communicable-disease
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