Table 2 Numbers and reasons for premature discharge from military service.
A. | Reasons for temporary medical discharge from military service | |
|---|---|---|
Number | Diagnosis | |
Mental and behavioural disorders | ||
15 | Adjustment disorders | |
4 | Depressive episodes | |
3 | Anxiety disorders | |
1 | Mental and behavioural disorders due to use of stimulants | |
Total 23 conscripts, 26% of all premature discharges | ||
Musculoskeletal disorders & injuries | ||
8 | Overuse injury of the limb | |
3 | Tendinopathies | |
3 | Dislocations | |
3 | Low back pain | |
2 | Juvenile osteochondrosis | |
2 | Internal injury of the knee joint | |
1 | Fracture of the neck of the femur | |
1 | Fracture of carpal bones | |
1 | Injury of the extensor muscle and tendon of a finger | |
Total 24 conscripts, 27% of all premature discharges | ||
Diseases of the respiratory system | ||
Total 11 conscripts, 12% of all premature discharges | ||
Cardiovascular disorders | ||
Total 3 conscripts, 3% of all premature discharges | ||
Gastrointestinal diseases | ||
Total 2 conscripts, 2% of all premature discharges | ||
Dermatological diseases | ||
Total 2 conscripts, 2% of all premature discharges | ||
Other reasons | ||
1 | Sleep disorders | |
1 | Postviral fatigue syndrome | |
1 | Pronounced myopia | |
Total 3 conscripts, 3% of all premature discharges | ||
Total 68 conscripts, 76% of all premature discharges | ||
B. | Reasons for permanent medical discharge from military service | |
Mental and behavioural disorders | ||
2 | Adjustment disorders | |
2 | Depressive episodes | |
1 | Mixed and other personality disorders | |
1 | Panic disorder | |
Total 6 conscripts, 7% of all premature discharges | ||
C. | 16 persons (18% of all premature discharges) applied for non-military service | |