Prevalence and association of musculoskeletal disorders with various risk factors among older Indian adults: Insights from a nationally representative survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Globally, Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are the biggest contributor (17%) to years lived with disability. For offering diagnosis and appropriate health interventions options along with follow-up care, it is pertinent to have a thorough awareness of its associated risk factors.

Objectives

The study aims to assess the prevalence and association between MSDs and risk factors among the Indian older adults above 45 years.

Methodology

Prevalence of MSDs among 28,436 participants was estimated using nationally representative survey on older Indian adults. Spatial distribution maps were created to display the magnitude of MSD prevalence at Indian sub-national level. Association between presence of MSDs and associated risk factors (such as occupation, employment

SUBMITTER: Tiwari J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11498719 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature