Report: Women more susceptible to musculoskeletal disorders
A new study published in The Journal Times finds that women suffer from musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) at almost twice the rate of men. These disorders include problems affecting the muscles, joints, tendons and ligaments.
While carpal tunnel syndrome is among the most common MSD, women also suffer from higher instances of disorders affecting the neck, shoulders and upper back. The doubling of MSD prevalence in women held true even when the results were adjusted for the work people did and their exposure to a particular situation.