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Arthritis: Musculoskeletal System

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Arthritis is an expression used for more than 100 different conditions that specifically target the musculoskeletal system. Arthritis is classed as a chronic illness, chronic illnesses are defined as “an illness that is prolonged in duration, does not often resolve spontaneously and is rarely cured completely. Chronic illnesses are complex and varied in terms of their nature, how they are caused and the extent of their impact on the community. While some chronic illnesses make large contributions to premature death, others contribute more to disability.” (Australian Government, Department of Health) According to the 2003 Survey of Disability, Ageing and Carers (SDAC) “6.8% of the whole population had a disability related to diseases of the

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