The purpose of this study was to identify health risks associated with eight aircraft models in a population of U.S. Navy pilots (n = 22,245) during a 12.5-year time period. Results showed that pilots in the trainer/miscellaneous group (< or = 35 years of age) had significantly higher hospitalization rates than other pilot groups for almost all diagnoses whereas reconnaissance pilots were distinguished from others by lower total hospitalization rates. Younger helicopter pilots had significantly higher hospitalization rates for joint diseases than four other pilot groups and significantly higher rates for nervous system disorders than attack and patrol/antisubmarine groups. Explanations for these and mortality rate results were provided by examining the influence of selection and retention criteria; age, experience, and exposure; pilot population characteristics; and aircraft model assignments.


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    Titel :

    Differences in Health Risks by Aircraft Model among U.S. Navy Pilots


    Beteiligte:
    A. Hoiberg (Autor:in)

    Erscheinungsdatum :

    1984


    Format / Umfang :

    19 pages


    Medientyp :

    Report


    Format :

    Keine Angabe


    Sprache :

    Englisch






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