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INDUSTRIAL APPLICATION OF ARMY AND NAVY VENEREAL DISEASE RECORDS.

R H Everett, M A Clark

    American Journal of Public Health (New York, N.Y. : 1912)
    |September 1, 1921
    PubMed
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    Venereal diseases caused significant industrial handicaps, with over 13% of Army and 15% of Navy absences attributed to them in 1920. These figures suggest a greater impact than industrial statistics typically show.

    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Occupational Health
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • Venereal diseases represent a significant public health concern with potential impacts on workforce productivity.
    • Existing industrial statistics may underestimate the true burden of venereal diseases on labor and industry.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the impact of venereal diseases on industrial productivity using military absence data.
    • To highlight the underestimation of venereal disease impact in industrial settings.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of 1920 absence reports from Army and Navy personnel.
    • Calculation of the proportion of absences directly attributed to venereal diseases.

    Main Results:

    • In 1920, venereal diseases accounted for over 13% of all absences in the Army.

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