Hospitalization Rates Among Selected Navy Enlisted Occupations by Age, Education and Pay Grade.
Abstract
Accidents, mental disorders and respiratory diseases accounted for more than 40% of all hospitalizations that occurred within each of the four high-risk groups (AB(Aviation Boatswain's Mate), BM(Boatswain's Mate), BT(Boiler Technician) and Hospital Corpsman)) during the 1974-1979 study period. Comparison of the percent of hospitalization by pay grade and educational level, for each of the occupational groups, and for each of the three diagnostic categories, showed varying patterns in relation to Navy norms. Hospitalization rates generally decreased with increasing age, pay grade and educational level for accidents and respiratory diseases. Rates for mental disorders follow this same general trend across education and pay grade levels, however, age specific rates remain relatively steady across age groups. BTs and ABs show inconsistent age rate trends in comparison with HMs, BMs and the Navy norm. These diagnostic groups should be priority targets for prevention and control efforts. Particular attention should be directed towards the younger, less educated and non-rated personnel of the four high-risk occupational groups. Use of the Navy integrated medical history/service history computer files will have widespread application in occupational studies where there are multiple data sources.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1984
- Accession Number
- ADA147578
Entities
People
- C. L. Colcord
- J. C. Helmkamp
Organizations
- Naval Health Research Center