Musculoskeletal health inequalities and deprivation

Prevalence and impact of musculoskeletal conditions are not experienced equally across the population. Musculoskeletal conditions are linked to deprivation, age, are more prevalent in women, and disproportionately affect some ethnic groups. The Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance (ARMA) has published, ‘Act Now: Musculoskeletal Health Inequalities and Deprivation’ a report highlighting the issues and making recommendations for improvement.

Details can be found here.