NAVCENT PRELIMINARY REPORT OF DISEASE SURVEILLANCE 18 SEP

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Subject: NAVCENT  PRELIMINARY REPORT OF DISEASE SURVEILLANCE  18 SEP     

Unit: COMNAVCENT  

Parent Organization: COMUSCINCCEN

Box ID: BX303804

Folder Title: DISEASE SURVEILLANCE FOR OPERATION DESERT SHIELD 2 - 22 SEP 1990  1 OF 2                        

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     dif f icult. Anecdotal information indicates an isolated attack rate Of 20%
     per week in one armored infantry company.

     5. A forward deployed battalion (N=1200) reports as follows:

     HEAT INJURY                     0.00%
     DIARRHEA / GI                   3.17t
     DERMATOLOGICAL                  1.08%
     RESPIRATORY                     0.00%
     INJURY (non combat)             0.75%
     OPHTHALMOLOGICAL                0.00%
     PSYCHIATRIC                     0.00%
     Unexplained FEVER               0.00%
     Misc medical (all  other)       0.00-t
     Follow up                       0.08%

     Bites/stinqs                    0.16%   (2 cases)

     6. Significant trends:

     a. Heat injury - minimal problem in     the units monitored, may be the result
     of acclimatization over the past few    weeks, and excellent water discipline.

     b. Diarrhea / GI - Remains a significant problem at some sites. The
     current reliance on non-approved local foods is a vulnerability, and
     demands the most meticulous food preparation possible. The participation
     of foreign nationals in food preparation is also a vulnerability, not
     completely controllable by food service inspection by PM.

     C. Dermatological - Skin problems remain common at most sites, though
     impact appears to be minimal on force readiness.

     d. Respiratory - Anecdotal reports have indicated that attack rates are
     high, especially in those areas where billeting is crowded.       Impact on
     readiness appears to be minimal.

     e. Injury - Approximately 3% per week are being treated for injuries
     (mostly.minor).

     f. Psychiatric - Minimal problems in the units being monitored.

     g. Unexplained fever - NONE


     7. A more complete summary of this week's trends will be reported when
     data is available.





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