Trends in prevalence of asthma and allergy in Finnish young men: nationwide study, 1966-2003
- 22 April 2005
- Vol. 330 (7501) , 1186-1187
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.38448.603924.ae
Abstract
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.Keywords
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