Training and Health Outcomes of Women Diagnosed with Iron Deficiency Anemia During Basic Military Training

Abstract

Female trainees are at increased risk for iron deficiency (ID) and iron deficiency anemia (IDA) because of their age and the physical demands of basic training (Wilson and Brothers, 2010). While current hereditary or acquired anemia is listed as a disqualifying medical condition (DODI 6130.03, Volume 1) and the Accessions Medical History Report (DD From 2807-2) requires providers to document a history of anemia, people considered for military service are not tested for current anemia (USMEPCOM Regulation No. 40-1). ID and IDA cause a host of adverse outcomes such as diminished work capacity and endurance (Haas and Brownlie, 2001; DellaValle, 2013), diminished immune function (Gleeson, Nieman and Pedersen, 2004), and neurocognitive impairment (Clark, 2008; Murray-Kolb and Beard, 2007) all of which directly affect successful completion of initial military training and overall military readiness.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 10, 2022
Accession Number
AD1174180

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  • Amy Lynn
  • Candy Wilson

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  • 59th Medical Wing

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