Causes and Diseases Leading to Early Permanent Medical Disqualification of Military Non- Pilot Flight Crews Based on Their Service Categories
H Shahali, A Amirabadi Farahani Abstract Background: Efficient workforce is the most important capital, and studies have shown apositive relationship between health and performance. Understanding the factors leading to disability has preventive importance. Purpose: Determine the causes and diseases leading to early permanent medical disqualification of Iran air force non-pilot flight crews based on their […]
Effects of Agility Training on Body Control, Change of Direction Speed and Injury Attrition Rates in Dutch Recruits: A Pilot Study
Abstract Background: Injury prevention contributes to the improvement of basic military training graduation rates. Purpose: To obtain an estimated effect of agility training (AT) on body control, change of direction speed (CODS), and attrition due to injuries in Dutch recruits. Methods: Cluster randomised pilot study including 64 recruits undergoing 23 weeks initial military training with […]
Developing Injury Prevention Strategies for the Australian Defence Force
Abstract Casualties caused by injuries have a major impact on the readiness of the Australian Defence Force (ADF). The Department of Defence has developed a system for reporting occupationally related illnesses and injuries. Data from the DEFCARE database and a wide range of other data have been analysed to determine the leading causes of injury […]
Hepatitis B vaccination in the Royal Australian Navy
Surgeon Lieutenant-Commander A.G Robertson RAN The Naval Health Services are responsible for the health care of all RAN personnel. The Naval Health Services1 mandate includes the provision of preventive as well as curative health services with a primary aim of ensuring that a high percentage of Naval personnel are fit for operational duties, especially for […]