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  Mission Statement

Vision


To be the effective coalition of patient-focused and professional organizations that improves bone and joint health in all persons in the United States.

Mission


The mission of the United States Bone and Joint Decade (USBJD) is "to promote and facilitate collaboration among the public, patients, and organizations to improve bone and joint health through education, research and advocacy.


Goals
The goal of the USBJD is to improve bone and joint health by enhancing collaborative efforts among individuals and organizations in order to:

1) raise awareness of the growing burden of musculoskeletal disorders on society;

2) promote wellness and prevent musculoskeletal disease;

3) advance research that will lead to improvements in prevention, diagnosis and treatment.



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