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Infectious disease rates in the U.S. Navy, 1980 to 1995.

E K Gunderson1, C Garland, L L Hourani

  • 1Health Sciences and Epidemiology Department, Naval Health Research Center, P.O. Box 85122, San Diego, CA 92186-5122, USA.

Military Medicine
|June 21, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Women in the U.S. Navy face higher infectious disease risks, especially for viral meningitis and STIs. This highlights the need for targeted education and surveillance programs for female service members.

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Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health
  • Military Medicine

Background:

  • The increasing presence of women in the U.S. Navy, particularly on ships, raises questions about infectious disease risks.
  • Previous data on gender-specific infectious disease incidence in the Navy is limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze gender and demographic differences in infectious disease hospitalizations among U.S. Navy enlisted personnel.
  • To identify trends in infectious disease incidence rates from 1980 to 1995.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized official U.S. Navy personnel and medical records from 1980-1995.
  • Computed first hospitalization rates for infectious diseases using the Epidemiological Interactive System.

Main Results:

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  • Varicella, other viruses, and chlamydiae caused over 20,000 hospitalizations in the 1980s.
  • Women exhibited higher hospitalization rates than men in 7 of 12 common infectious disease categories.
  • Elevated rates were noted for viral meningitis, herpes simplex, syphilis, gonococcal disease, and candidiasis in women.

Conclusions:

  • Certain infectious diseases disproportionately affect women and nonwhite ethnic groups within the Navy.
  • Enhanced health education and ongoing surveillance are crucial for these demographic groups.