Self-medication among Finnish young men in the beginning of common military service

2004 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 193-201 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kari Linden ◽  
Vesa Jormanainen ◽  
Nancy L. Swigonski ◽  
Kirsi Pietilä
Keyword(s):  
Military Service ◽  
Young Men ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
In The Beginning

The Impact of Military Service on Young Men′s Smoking Behavior

1994 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 242-248 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Schei ◽  
A.J. Sogaard
Keyword(s):  
Military Service ◽  
Smoking Behavior ◽  
Young Men ◽  
The Impact

Classification of hypothalamic pubertal syndrome and rehabilitation of patients

1986 ◽  
Vol 67 (5) ◽  
pp. 372-375
Author(s):  
I. V. Kayusheva
Keyword(s):  
Brain Damage ◽  
Emotional Stress ◽  
Military Service ◽  
Young Men ◽  
Common Disease ◽  
Physical Status ◽  
Men And Women

Hypothalamic pubertal syndrome is a common disease of adolescence and adolescence that occurs during the period of physical status and personality formation. It is characterized by interstitial brain damage and hypothalamic-pituitary-endocrine dysregulation (hypercorticism, hyperaldosteronism, hyperprolactinemia, gonadotropin production disorders). Often this syndrome limits the fitness of young men and women for some professions requiring physical and emotional stress, in particular for military service.

scholarly journals Incidence and Risk Factors of Upper Extremity Injuries in Young Adult Men: A Nationwide Registry-Based Study of 128,714 Conscripts

2019 ◽  
Vol 185 (3-4) ◽  
pp. e487-e494
Author(s):  
Harri Pihlajamäki ◽  
Arttu Silvennoinen ◽  
Paavo-Ilari Kuikka ◽  
Tiina Luukkaala ◽  
Heikki Kröger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Incidence Rate ◽  
Upper Extremity ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Shoulder Joint ◽  
Military Service ◽  
Young Men ◽  
Joint Dislocation ◽  
Extremity Injuries

Abstract Introduction Injuries are the major cause of morbidity and loss of active training days in military populations. Previous investigations have mainly focused on lower extremities. This study evaluated the incidence, diagnosis, and risk factors of upper extremity injuries requiring hospitalization in a large cohort of Finnish conscripts during a 5-year period. Materials and Methods A total of 128,714 male military conscripts, who served 6–12 months in compulsory military service, were studied. Injury hospitalization data were obtained from the National Hospital Discharge Register. The main outcome variables were hospitalization due to any injuries to the upper extremity and hospitalization due to traumatic shoulder dislocation. Background variables for risk factor analysis included length of military service, age, body height and weight, body mass index, and physical fitness. Results Overall person-based incidence rate for hospitalization due to upper extremity injury was 743 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 697–791) per 100,000 conscripts per year. Shoulder joint dislocation was the most common injury: incidence rate of 103 (95% CI: 86–122) per 100,000 conscripts per year. Trend during follow-up years 1998–2002 was decreasing concerning on any upper extremity injuries (odd ratios [OR] 0.90; 95% CI: 0.86–0.95, P < 0.001). Body mass index > 25 increased a risk for any injuries of the upper extremity (OR 1.29; CI 95%: 1.10–1.51) and, especially, for shoulder joint dislocation (OR 1.88; CI 95%: 1.26–2.80). Conclusions Overweight young men were at greater risk for upper extremity injuries. The incidence rate of traumatic shoulder joint dislocation was considerably higher than reported previously. In conclusion, preventive measures such as reducing the body weight of overweight young men should play an important role in reducing the incidence of upper extremity injuries.

Alertness and sleep in young men during military service

1992 ◽  
Vol 86 (6) ◽  
pp. 616-621
Author(s):  
I. Hilakivi ◽  
J. Alihanka ◽  
P. Airikkala ◽  
L. A. Laitinen
Keyword(s):  
Military Service ◽  
Young Men

scholarly journals Prevalence of hypertension in military age males according to physical evaluation results

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 69-74
Author(s):  
M V Melnik ◽  
B V Uvarovskaya ◽  
I P Makson ◽  
A A Ivanov
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Diseases ◽  
Russian Federation ◽  
High Mortality ◽  
Military Service ◽  
Young Men ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Medical Examination ◽  
Medical Support ◽  
Physical Evaluation ◽  
The Russian Federation

Introduction. The social and medical implication of cardiovascular diseases is determined by their frequency, early disability and high mortality they cause. High mortality of working age men is one of the primary state problems in Russia. The greatest concern is caused by negative changes in health status of men aged 18-27 years who determine the military potential and thus the safety of the country. The defects of public health services and medical support of young men affect the primary criterion of system of preparing citizens to military service effectiveness - fitness for service status. Every 5th young man liable for military service is send to health care facilities for follow-up examination. Also every 4-5th from those on military service discharges from the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation early as improperly called up for military service for medical reasons. Among the reasons for early discharge of military personnel cardiovascular diseases rank first. Objective. To determine prevalence of hypertension as cardiovascular risk factor in military aged male according to physical evaluation results. Materials and methods. An analysis of statistical data provided by State-owned Federal State Institution “The Main Center of Military Medical Examination of the Ministry of Defense of Russian Federation” in the Western Military District in 2011-2016 year and data on results of military-medical examination of recruited men in military registration and enlistment office of Izmaylovo district of Eastern Administrative Okrug in Moscow in 2011-2016 year was conducted. Results. In the Western Military District cardiovascular diseases amounted to 26‰ in 2011, 22.3‰ in 2012, 19.5‰ in 2013, 32‰ in 2014, 32‰ in 2015, and 27‰ in 2016 year. The percentage of newly diagnosed hypertension did not exceed 13.8‰, with its maximum in 2011 year and tendency to decrease through analyzed 6 years (11.4, 10.0, 10.0, 9.0, 7.0‰ respectively). All in all a decrease of total number of young men was observed in Moscow in the last 4 years, from 2011 to 2014. More than 58% military aged male committed to military registration and enlistment office of Izmaylovo district in Moscow have signs of various diseases and are not suitable for military service for health reasons. According to data on disease distribution in the abovementioned district, cardiovascular diseases took the second place and accounted for 12.6% in 2011 year. In the following 2012, 2013, and 2014 years the prevalence of cardiovascular diseases decreased to 8.9, 8.1, and 7.3%, respectively, so they took the 5th place. However, in 2015 and 2016 years cardiovascular diseases were again among the top three, giving way to musculoskeletal and nervous system disorders. Conclusion. Detection of hypertension on initial stages of the disease and differential diagnostics with other diseases with similar clinical symptoms is a crucial task and providing high quality medical support of military men is essential for high military effectiveness of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation

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