Military Occupational Disability Risk Surveillance: A Retrospective Cohort Study of Modifiable Risk Factors

Abstract

Occupational disability among military service members is an important target for preventive screening. The specific aim of this study was to quantify disability risk levels among soldiers with selected risk factors (body mass index extremes, poor or absent physical fitness scores, and tobacco and opioid use) and combinations thereof, suggesting priorities for preventive actions.

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
Nov 01, 2020
Source ID
10.1093/milmed/usaa175

Entities

People

  • D. Alan Nelson
  • Lianne M Kurina
  • Matthew C. Pflipsen

Organizations

  • Stanford University
  • Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

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Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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