Comparison of Combat Casualty Statistics Among US Armed Forces During OEF/OIF
Abstract
Combat casualty statistics provide important information for use in the prevention, treatment, and estimation of casualties: * The case fatality rate (CFR) which describes the casualties who have died among all wounded * The percentage of casualties killed in action (%KIA) which describes immediate deaths among all seriously wounded. The percentage of casualties who died of wounds (%DOW) following admission to a medical facility among all seriously wounded.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 2007
- Accession Number
- ADA488438
Entities
People
- Amber Wade
- James Zouris
- Noelle Gronroos
Organizations
- Naval Health Research Center