Bone and Joint Health High on List of Health Concerns

21.11.08 - 02:34 ... source : Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation

... Canadians understand consequences, says study – but only a minority know they can largely be prevented November 19, 2008 – Next to cancer, Canadians are more concerned about back and joint pain than they are about any other health issue, yet less than a quarter (23%) say they believe that injuries, arthritis and osteoporosis are largely preventable. That was one of the findings of a comprehensive market research study conducted earlier in 2008 for the Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation ( HYPERLINK "http://www.canorth.org" www.canorth.org ). "Not enough Canadians are aware of how the risks of bone and joint disease increase due to obesity, lack of exercise, poor nutrition, and seemingly routine injuries," says Dr. Kevin Orrell, Chair of the Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation. "The lack of understanding around the enormous potential of prevention is certainly cause for concern." In the survey, 40 per cent of respondents stated they were personally concerned about back and joint pain, not far o ...» Next (DOC)