Analysis of Nonbattle Deaths Among U.S. Service Members in the Deployed Environment

Conclusions: Approximately 1 in 5 deaths were NBD. The majority were potentially preventable, including a significant proportion of self-inflicted injuries. A single comprehensive data repository would facilitate future mortality monitoring and performance improvement. These data may assist military leaders with implementing targeted safety strategies.
Source: Annals of Surgery - Category: Surgery Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research