Abstract: Introduction: Sex-based information on differences between Canadian veterans and the general population is important to understand veterans’ unique health needs and …
Abstract: Habitual smoking is highly prevalent in military populations despite its association with poorer training outcomes. Smoking imposes challenges on the immune and endocrine …
Abstract: In October 2018, women became eligible to serve in all roles in the UK Armed Forces. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have employed women in limited ground close combat …
Abstract: The clinical activity data collected by Bailey et al 1 during Op TRENTON roulements 2 and 3A from 19 June 2017 to 24 September 2017 proved useful during …
Abstract: Studies have identified that there are many barriers to treatment of mental health illnesses in military populations, including the negative-associated stigma. One such …
Abstract: Introduction: Many veterans do well reintegrating to civilian life following military service. Yet, many face difficulties in finding and securing work. Veterans are …
Abstract: Background: Obesity is a serious health problem with an incidence that is increasing rapidly. Enlisted men are a distinctive group characterised by 24-hour …
Abstract: Introduction: Aeromedical Evacuation (AE) is a vital role of the Defence Medical Services (DMS). With a far-reaching defence global footprint, an AE capability is …
Abstract: In 2015, the UK government published the National Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR) 2015, which laid out their vision for the future roles and structure of the …
Abstract: The 2016 Interim Report on the Health Risks to Women in Ground Close Combat Roles highlighted an increased risk of skeletal injury and significant physiological changes, …
Abstract: Humanitarian assistance and Defence Healthcare Engagement have traditionally both been taught on the Medical Humanitarian Stabilisation Operations Course. However, the …
Abstract: Until recently, women were excluded from British combat roles. Their risk for musculoskeletal injury during basic training is two to three times higher than men. To …