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Table 6 The most commonly reported natures of serious injury in female, when compared to male australian soldiers

From: A profile of injuries suffered by female soldiers serving in the Australian Army

Nature

Female

Male

IRR [95% CI]

Fracture

6 (0.07, 31.6%)

20 (0.04, 21.1%)

1.78 [0.72–4.43]

Laceration

2 (0.02, 10.5%)

8 (0.02, 8.4%)

1.48 [0.32–6.99]

Heat Stress/stroke

2 (0.02, 10.5%)

6 (0.01, 6.3%)

1.98 [0.40–9.80]

Collated othersa

9 (0.11, 47.4%)

61 (0.12, 64.2%)

0.88 [0.44–1.76]

TOTAL

19 (100%)

95 (100%)

 
  1. acollated others n ≤ 1 injuries for females, n ≤ 2 injuries for males. Results reported as number of injuries (injuries/100 soldiers/year, % of all injuries) IRR reference group = males