Nonbattle Injury Among Deployed Troops: An Epidemiologic Study

Abstract

(n = 150) Nonbattle injury (NBI) continues to be a leading cause of morbidity among troops currently deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. To assess NBI incidence, impact, and risk factors, a survey was given to soldiers during mid- or postdeployment from Iraq, Afghanistan, and surrounding region, from January 2005 through May 2006. Among 3,367 troops completing a survey, 19.5% reported at least one NBI, and 85% sought care at least once for their symptoms. Service component, rank, and unit type were among factors associated with differential NBI risk. Twenty percent stated that NBI resulted in back-up personnel being called or shift change to cover impacted duties, and among those reported having been grounded from flight status, a third were the result of NBI. NBI continues to be a problem in recent deployments, and given the findings on individual and potential operational impact indicators, NBI should be viewed as a primary force health protection problem.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2009
Accession Number
ADA520121

Entities

People

  • Adam W. Armstrong
  • Christopher D. Skeehan
  • David R. Tribble
  • John W. Sanders
  • Mark S. Riddle
  • Shannon D. Putnam

Organizations

  • New York Medical College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Afghanistan Conflict
  • Air Force
  • Combat Operations
  • Data Analysis
  • Department Of Defense
  • Governments
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Iraqi-War
  • Medical Evacuation
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Medicine
  • Military Operations
  • Military Personnel
  • Therapy
  • Warfare
  • Wounds And Injuries

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