Date Time New report aims to make musculoskeletal health a global priority A global team of researchers has mapped the landscape for the prevention and management of musculoskeletal conditions – the world’s leading cause of pain, disability and healthcare expenditure – and developed a blueprint. An international research team has found that despite being the world’s leading cause of pain, disability and healthcare expenditure, the prevention and management of musculoskeletal health, including conditions such as low back pain, fractures, arthritis and osteoporosis, is globally under-prioritised and have devised an action plan to address this gap. In response to a targeted call by the Global Alliance for Musculoskeletal Health (G-MUSC) headquartered at the University of Sydney, an international team of researchers has mapped the current global landscape for the prevention and management of musculoskeletal health, identified current trends in national health policies and developed a blueprint to prioritise musculoskeletal health reform efforts in eight key areas.