Morbidity as a Factor in the Operational Effectiveness of Combat Ships

Abstract

Variations in morbidity rates were examined in relation to operational conditions and situational factors during overseas deployments of five Navy combat ships. Comparisons of gastrointestinal disorder and trauma rates for various phases of the operational schedules indicated that G.I. incidence is primarily related to specific ports visited while trauma incidence is more a function of time of deployment, operational activity, pay grade, and job assignment.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA066405

Entities

People

  • E. K.Eric Gunderson
  • Jeanne M. Erickson
  • Larry M. Dean

Organizations

  • Naval Health Research Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accidents
  • Casualties
  • Classification
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Health Care
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Medicine
  • Morbidity
  • Navy
  • Operational Effectiveness
  • Organizational Structure
  • Overseas
  • Security
  • Shipboard
  • Ships
  • Surgery
  • Wounds And Injuries

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

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