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Rheumatology Advance Access originally published online on April 13, 2009
Rheumatology 2009 48(7):709-710; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kep071
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EDITORIAL

Musculoskeletal problems and work in the UK—time for a new approach?

Ray Armstrong1 and Ross Wilkie2

1Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust, Southampton and 2Arthritis Research Campaign National Primary Care Centre, Primary Care Sciences, Keele University, Keele, UK

Correspondence to: Ray Armstrong, Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust, Tremona Road, Southampton SO16 6YD, UK. E-mail: rayarmstrong@btinternet.com

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In the UK, the impact of musculoskeletal conditions on work is demanding more attention from all stakeholders, including clinicians and policymakers. National policies directed at extending working life [1], Dame Carol Black's report ‘Working for a Healthier Tomorrow’ [2] and the subsequent government response ‘Improving health and work: changing lives’ [3] highlight the topic and the need for new approaches and attitudes. In 1999–2000, 206 million working days were lost in the UK due to ‘arthritis’, which in terms of lost production was equivalent to £18 billion [4]. Perhaps more importantly, improving work ability will not only yield individual and societal economic benefits, but in general it is also good for physical health, mental health and well-being [5]. It is essential for individual prosperity and full participation in society and is central to identity, social roles and social status. Employment . . . [Full Text of this Article]


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