Investigating the Prevalence of Non-Communicable Diseases in Veterans with Musculoskeletal Disorders
Abstract Background: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are responsible for over 53% of the disease burden worldwide. The present study was conducted to examine the prevalence of NCDs among disabled veterans to define treatment approaches for them. Methods: The study population included all individuals participating in cross-sectional studies from provinces across the country between 2014 and 2017. […]
Health Promotion in the Australian Defence Force
N Westphalen Introduction This article follows previous papers by the author regarding occupational and environmental medicine in the ADF.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 These articles, as well as a recent Productivity Commission inquiry,9 indicate that high workplace illness and injury rates confirm the need to improve the management of hazards associated with ADF workplaces, with better emphasis on prevention. […]