FINAL REPORT 18JAN93

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Subject: FINAL REPORT   18JAN93                                          

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                  Group I could not be independently corroborated. Flies were a problem at

                  all sites. They may have been a greater source of disease transmission

                  for Groups I and II living in the field without enclosed dining

                  facilities. Preventive medicine surveillance during Desert Shield

                  identified outbreaks of diarrheal disease related to contaminated food

                  sources. Sufficient information was not available from this survey to

                  identify the potential source of the increased reports of gastrointestinal

                  symptoms.



              3.  Job-related, noncombat injuries accounted for majority of all injuries

                  that required medical attention, followed by physical ti-aining/sports

                  activity/free time injuries. Combat injuries constituted 5.9% of all

                  injuries requiring medical attention. Overall, Group III experienced the

                  greatest frequency of injury for which medical attention was sought. This

                  difference may be explained in part by the fact that access to medical

                  care in the Group III area remained relatively stable throughout the

                  Desert Storm period. The facilities were fixed and the troops were not on

                  the move. Thus, injured personnel in Group III would have found it easier

                  to get medical attention for an injury.



              4.  This survey demonstrates the ability of preventive medical units to

                  conduct field epidemiology in the post-war situation to provide commanders

                  and policy makers current information on health risks and outcomes.







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