Disease and injury statistics of Japanese Antarctic research expeditions during the wintering period: evaluation of 6837 cases in the 1st–56th parties – Antarctic health report in 1956–2016

This study aimed to evaluate disease and injury trends among wintering members of the Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition. Obtained information is indispensable to the advancement of medical system and research. Summation was performed based on medical records of reports prepared by each expediti...

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Main Authors: Atsushi Ikeda, Giichiro Ohno, Shinji Otani, Kentaro Watanabe, Satoshi Imura
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2019-01-01
Series:International Journal of Circumpolar Health
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/22423982.2019.1611327