Age-Specific Morbidity Among Naval Aviators.
Abstract
This study compares the morbidity (hospitalization) rates by age of male Navy pilots (n = 22,417) with rates for three male control populations: nonpilot aircrew officers (n = 9,483), unrestricted line officers (n = 55,593), and staff officers (n = 46,565). Aircrew members and pilots have the highest hospitalization rates of four officer groups for both total admissions and for most of the 16 major diagnostic categories. Younger pilots have the highest rates for disorders of tooth development and eruption and accidental injuries (primarily sports related) while one of the highest rates for older pilots is observed for circulatory diseases. In comparisons with civilian samples, the four officer populations are considerably healthier. To further protect the health of Navy personnel, a health risk profile should be developed, implemented, and used as the initial step in reducing and eliminating health risk factors.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1983
- Accession Number
- ADA127749
Entities
People
- Anne L. Hoiberg
- Christopher Blood
Organizations
- Naval Health Research Center