Spine20 advocates to G20 nations to create a “world where appropriate spine care helps
minimise global disability and dramatically improve the lives of those suffering from spine
problems so their families and communities can thrive.” This year, the G20 meeting will take
place in India under the theme “One Earth · One Family · One Future” . Accordingly, SPINE20 has
elected to focus its symposium and advocacy activities under the theme “One Earth, One Family,
One Future WITHOUT SPINE DISABILITY”.
We have reviewed the G20 – A Primer document prepared by the Government of India to ensure
that the Spine20 “domains” align with the G20 priority areas. Consequently, the SPINE20
Scientific Committee has selected six domains. It is essential that our symposia and advocacy
efforts respect the priorities outlined by the Indian Government.
Healthy spine and LiFE (Lifestyle for the Environment) : India has pioneered a homegrown
initiative for a sustainable and healthy lifestyle called LiFE – Lifestyle For the Environment - and
placed it on the global agenda, including at G20. LiFE encourages simple-to-do lifestyle changes
suchas using a bicycle to go to office, or gyms to curb greenhouse gas emissions. The idea is that
physical activity and healthy lifestyle can have a beneficial impact on the environment. Our task
is to link the concept of LiFE and spine health.
Spinal disability and poverty (poverty is discussed throughout the G20 document): Spine
disorders are a main source of disability in G20 nations and disability leads to depression.
Poverty reduction is a main goal of the G20 India Summit. Our task is to clearly explain how
investing in the prevention and evidence-based management of spinal pain will reduce disability
and poverty.
Digital spine care in a world of digital transformation: As stated in the G20 Primer, “Digital
transformation is the new normal in the post-COVID world.” The digital transformation includes
digital health, and it is argued that digital technologies will help fight poverty. Our task is to
advocate for digital spine care as a transformative way to reach a larger number of individuals
who need care but cannot access it.
Economy of spine care (economics is discussed throughout the G20 document): The G20
document focusses on emerging economies and economic growth as a mean to attain the SDGs.
Here the challenge will be to demonstrate how value-based spine health care and its integration
in health care systems can contribute to economic growth.
Patient’s safety: The selection of the domain on patient safety was not informed by the G20
document prepared by the Government of India. However, given our focus on “Digital spine
care in a world of digital transformation”, it may be important to discuss the safety of digital
care.
Social determinants: Accelerating SDGs is a main focus of the 2023 G20 agenda. The G20
document discusses the importance of focussing on inter-connectedissues like poverty, food and
nutrition security, health, education, womenempowerment, employment and climate change.
Our task here will be to demonstrate how we can assist with the acceleration of SDGs by
preventing spine disability and investing in value-based care for spinal conditions.
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