10 Questions
What is the leading cause of disability in 160 countries according to WHO?
Musculoskeletal conditions
How many people worldwide have musculoskeletal conditions according to WHO?
1.71 billion
What is the impact of musculoskeletal conditions on people's ability to work?
Significantly limit mobility and dexterity
According to Sormunen et al., (2022), what is one of the leading conditions accounting for ill health in workspaces?
Low back pain
How do musculoskeletal conditions affect national productivity and labour market participation?
Impede national socio-economic productivity
What are the expected learning outcomes of this lesson?
Discuss benefits of good work practices, conduct self-assessment, develop and implement work practices, adopt good work practices through ergonomic principles
What is a benefit of integrating health-giving practices in our work?
Fewer injuries and reduced sick leaves
What is a consequence of developing health-giving practices?
Minimized likelihood of injuries, stress or fatigue
What do good work practices referred to as health-giving practices develop from?
Integrating all that has been learnt in the course so far
What are some benefits of integrating health-giving practices in our work?
Fewer injuries, reduced sick offs and sick leaves
Test your knowledge on global statistics of chronic ill health related to back pain and musculoskeletal dysfunctions, and strategies for reducing such statistics. Learn about the impact of musculoskeletal dysfunctions on national productivity and labor markets.
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