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Descriptive Analysis Of U.S. Air Force Occupational Injuries And Illnesses, Kenneth Mackenthun
Descriptive Analysis Of U.S. Air Force Occupational Injuries And Illnesses, Kenneth Mackenthun
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Background: Occupational health is a concern in the workplace environment. Cases of occupational illness or injury could lead to lost workdays, a lower quality of life, chronic pain, and sometimes death. Air Force personnel perform unique functions that could have negative effects on their health.
Purpose: Identify the most common occupational illnesses and injuries among active duty United States Air Force (U.S.A.F.) personnel, determine rates of occupational illnesses and injuries in the Air Force by rank, and compare rates across Major Commands (MAJCOMS). Methods: A literature review was conducted on select occupational illnesses and injuries. A descriptive data analysis was …