UK research organisation to conduct study on socio-economic impact of disorders
Brussels, 12 January 2009 - A groundbreaking study is launched today in 24 countries across Europe to understand how certain chronic health conditions affect people’s ability to work and make contributions to society. The study will also consider the impact on public welfare systems of supporting significant numbers of people who are unable to participate in labour markets.
The study, called “Fit for Work,” is led by The Work Foundation, a UK-based not for profit research and consultancy organisation. It will assess the prevalence and impact of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), such as rheumatoid arthritis, chronic lower back pain and injuries to joints, muscles and tendons. It will examine how these conditions affect a person’s daily life and what cost they place upon societies as a whole.
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