Skin disease in British troops in the Bosnian winter.
During the winter of 1995-1996, there took place a major deployment of North Atlantic Treaty Organization peacekeeping forces to Bosnia. Epidemiological surveillance of British troops through the ARRC-97 program has provided detailed information about their dermatological health. Skin disease was responsible for 12.7% of primary care consultations. Dry skin prove a common problem for troops. We recommend that emollients be placed on general issue during winter deployments to the Balkans. Dermatology should be included in pre-Bosnia training for all medical personnel.
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D000328:Adult; D017522:Bosnia and Herzegovina; D003081:Cold Climate / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008887:Military Medicine; D008889:Military Personnel; D015995:Prevalence; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012621:Seasons; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D006113:United Kingdom / Q000208:ethnology