Cholesterol Levels in Submariners: A Pilot Study,

Abstract

Cholesterol levels were compared between two groups of subariners during the postconversion shakedown cruise of a Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarine. The subject group was comprised of men qualified in submarines. The control group was comprised of men new to submarines. Five samples of blood were drawn during the cruise. The data shows that there may be a trend toward hypercholesterolemia in those exposed to sea duty. The possible hypercholesterolemia may be a result of the separate or combined effects of emotional stress, high cholesterol diet, and/or inactivity. (Modified author abstract)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 05, 1974
Accession Number
AD0780097

Entities

People

  • Lawrence W. Shivertaker

Organizations

  • Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Ballistic Missile Submarines
  • Ballistic Missiles
  • Cholesterol
  • Fleet Ballistic Missiles
  • Metabolic Diseases
  • Naval Personnel
  • Pilot Studies
  • Submarines

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