TY  - BOOK
AU  - LARSSON Helena
AU  - BROMAN Lisbet
AU  - HARMS-RINGDAHL Karin
TI  - Individual risk factors associated with premature discharge from military service
PY  - 2009///
KW  - PREMATURE DISCHARGE FROM SERVICE
KW  - MILITARY MEDICINE
KW  - RECRUITMENT
KW  - MILITARY PERSONNEL
N2  - Premature discharge from military service is a world wide problem with costs for both individuals and armed forces. This article reports a study of the Swedish military where failure to complete training averages 13% with some units reporting almost a third of conscripts discharged early. Pre-existing musculoskeletal injuries, sedentary lifestyle, smoking, or poor mental health were all found to be factors. Recommends better pre-enlistment screening and/or preventive strategies for physical and psychological interventions
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