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1
Q

What proportion of the general population consults a GP about a musculoskeletal problem each year?

A

One in five

2
Q

What percentage of people in England are affected by knee osteoarthritis?

A

15-21%

3
Q

How many hip fractures are there per year in the UK, and what is the annual cost of this?

A

89,000 per year

Annual cost of £2 billion

4
Q

What percentage of work-related illnesses were accounted for by MSK problems in 2015/16?

A

41%

5
Q

What is the economic cost of back pain to the UK?

A

£10 billion