The Bone and Joint Decade
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THE BONE AND JOINT DECADE is an independent global non-profit organization whose mission is to improve
the health-related quality of life for people affected by musculoskeletal disorders worldwide. It is
the umbrella organization by which National Action Networks, professional medical societies, patient
advocacy groups, governments, industry and researchers partner to effect change by: (1) Raising awareness
of the growing burden of musculoskeletal disorders on society; (2) Empowering patients to participate in
their own care; (3) Promoting cost-effective prevention and treatment; and (4) Advancing understanding
of musculoskeletal disorders through research to improve prevention and treatment.
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