Abstract:BACKGROUND
The burden of musculoskeletal (MSK) disease in East Africa remains largely unknown. Early evidence from Tanzania suggests that it may have a substantial adverse impact on health care outcomes, with both social and economic consequences. Limited data on prevalence and case mix of MSK disorders is presently available for East Africa. Data is urgently required to facilitate the planning, provision and funding of the services needed to meet population requirements here. The need is likely to be greates… Show more
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