Table 7.
Summary table of healthy soldier effect in Australian military cohorts
| Cause | Significant deficit of deaths relative to the general population | Healthy soldier effect declines with increased follow-up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-9 years | 10-19 years | 20-29 years | ||
| All causes | VRNAV, VNSAV, VNSAC | VRNAV, VNSAV, VNSAC | VNSAV, VNSAC | VRNAV, VNSAV, VNSAC |
| Cancers | VNSAC | KV, VRNAV | ||
| Circulatory diseases | VRAV, VRNAV, VNSAC | VRNAV, VNSAV, VNSAC | VRAV, VNSAV, VNSAC | KV, VRAV, VRNAV, VNSAV, VNSAC |
| External causes | VNSAV, VNSAC | VNSAC | VNSAC | |
KV = Korean War veterans
VRAV = Vietnam War regular Army veterans
VRNAV = Vietnam War regular Navy and Air Force veterans
VNSAV = Vietnam War national service Army veterans
VNSAC = Vietnam War national service Army nonveterans (comparisons)