Occupational health practice in the Singapore Navy.
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Occupational health practice in the military is challenging and also an important facet of the overall healthcare service delivery. This paper describes how it enhances the operational readiness of the Republic of Singapore Navy during peacetime and operations, the organisational framework of occupational health services and the foreseeable challenges.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- International maritime health
دوره 56 1-4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2005