Cardiac Disease in the Navy and How It Affects the Third Decade Sailor Concept.
Abstract
Both enlisted and officers under 35 years of age show low rates of cardiac disease. However, over 35 years of age the incidence rate has been found to rise dramatically in both groups. The creation of a third decade sailor, by increasing the number of sailors over 35 years of age, may create additional costs of cardiac hospitalization. Physical fitness programs have been widely recommended in the medical literature as a means of reducing the risk of cardiac disease. Therefore, a properly designed physical fitness program may help to lessen the cost of cardiac hospitalization if the third decade sailor concept becomes reality. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA118417
Entities
People
- E. J. Marcinik
Organizations
- Naval Health Research Center