Trends in prevalence of asthma and allergy in Finnish young men: nationwide study, 1966-2003
J Latvala, L von Hertzen, H Lindholm, T Haahtela - Bmj, 2005 - bmj.com
J Latvala, L von Hertzen, H Lindholm, T Haahtela
Bmj, 2005•bmj.comMethods and results In Finland, about 98% of all men aged 18-19 are examined to establish
their fitness for military service. Diagnostic codes (based on the international classification of
diseases) are registered. During 1966-2003 almost 1.4 million men were examined. The
examination procedure has been described earlier. 3 Since 1972 the examination has been
a two stage procedure: a clinical examination (including medical history and a
questionnaire) by a local general practitioner followed by a re-examination at call-up by an …
their fitness for military service. Diagnostic codes (based on the international classification of
diseases) are registered. During 1966-2003 almost 1.4 million men were examined. The
examination procedure has been described earlier. 3 Since 1972 the examination has been
a two stage procedure: a clinical examination (including medical history and a
questionnaire) by a local general practitioner followed by a re-examination at call-up by an …
Methods and results
In Finland, about 98% of all men aged 18-19 are examined to establish their fitness for military service. Diagnostic codes (based on the international classification of diseases) are registered. During 1966-2003 almost 1.4 million men were examined. The examination procedure has been described earlier. 3 Since 1972 the examination has been a two stage procedure: a clinical examination (including medical history and a questionnaire) by a local general practitioner followed by a re-examination at call-up by an army physician. Specialists are consulted when needed.
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