Vol 63, No 1 (2011)
Original article
Published online: 2011-04-29
Epidemiological investigation in theatres of military operations
IMH 2011;63(1):82-90.
Abstract
The organization and implementation of anti-epidemic support in the Polish Armed Forces carrying
out mandatory tasks in theatres of military operations poses a difficult and imperceptible
problem in the field of medical assistance of military contingents. One of the operative instruments
designed for limitation of the spread of infectious diseases and its health consequences
among participants of military operations is an epidemiological investigation. Analysis of the real
limitations and possibilities in the management of investigative activities constitutes a complex
and varied character of issue. The aim of this paper was to present the legal, diagnostic, and
logistic limitations, including medical treatment, health prevention, and evacuation capabilities,
which determine the practical, medical activities in military operational conditions.
(Int Marit Health 2011; 62, 1: 82–90)
(Int Marit Health 2011; 62, 1: 82–90)
Keywords: epidemiological investigationpreventive medicine
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