Musculoskeletal conditions linked to mental disorders
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The disability and chronic pain due to many musculoskeletal conditions may underlie the development or exacerbation of a variety of mental disorders, according to a report released by the Australian Institute of Health & Welfare (AIHW).
The report maps the extent of their relationship in the Australian population.
More than 6.1 million Australians aged 16-85 years suffer from a musculoskeletal condition at a point in time (38% of that population) and 3.2 million (20%) experience a mental disorder in a 12-month period.
