| Medical examination findings among army recruits in Ilorin. | |
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PMID: 11922162 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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This paper illustrates the need for proper medical examination of subjects or candidates registering or entering into new vocations particularly in the armed and paramilitary forces. Sixty army recruits who presented for medical examination at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital were studied. The study showed that nineteen (31.6%) of the subjects had positive pathological findings. These include: High blood pressure (20%) Visual refractive errors (5%) Remarkable chest X-ray changes (5%) Inguinal hernia (1.6%). It was concluded that candidates and subjects who wish to embark on new vocations would benefit from proper pre-employment medical assessment and recommendations were made in that line. |
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Authors:
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A O Awoyemi; G K Osagbemi; V A Ogunleye |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: West African journal of medicine Volume: 20 ISSN: 0189-160X ISO Abbreviation: West Afr J Med Publication Date: 2001 Jul-Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2002-03-29 Completed Date: 2002-05-16 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8301891 Medline TA: West Afr J Med Country: Nigeria |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 256-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Epidemiology and Community Health, University of Ilorin. |
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Adolescent Adult Employment* Female Hernia, Inguinal / diagnosis Humans Hypertension / diagnosis Male Military Personnel* / statistics & numerical data Nigeria Physical Examination* Vision Disorders / diagnosis |
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