title: Epidemiology: measurement matters--making musculoskeletal disease count.
abstract: Reliable estimates of disease burden support rational allocation of financial and human resources. Measurement is a powerful force for change as ‘what gets measured gets done’. The global burden of musculoskeletal disease studies ensures visibility of these highly prevalent, disabling diseases. Now we must act to reduce disease burden.
authors.affiliation: Arthritis Research UK, 41 Portland Place, London W1B 1QH, UK.
authors.forename: Benjamin
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Ellis
authors.affiliation: Arthritis Research UK, 41 Portland Place, London W1B 1QH, UK.
authors.forename: Alan
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Silman
mesh_terms: D015992:Body Mass Index; D014943:Global Health / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology / Q000401:mortality; D009765:Obesity / Q000150:complications; D015995:Prevalence; D019057:Quality-Adjusted Life Years; D012307:Risk Factors; D057185:Sedentary Behavior