Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue in Belarus: the problem of health and life quality
According to the registered data, about 10% of Belarusians suffer from symptomatically expressed diseases of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue. The diseases are typical for all ages from early childhood. The problem grows with age; women suffer more often in comparison with men. There are certain regional differences in the incidence. More than 90% of patients – industrial workers have temporary disability each year. They create a significant precedent of disability; it causes economic and social losses. The given data underline a huge social significance of the XIII category diseases of the ICD-10.