Frequency (n (%)) of self-reported, deployment-related exposures by deployment region (excluding six personnel deployed to both regions)
| Variable | Afghanistan (n=104) | Iraq (n=781) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any gastroenteritis | 40 (38) | 132 (17) | 0.01 |
| Any diarrhoea | 33 (32) | 114 (15) | 0.28 |
| Sought care for diarrhoea | 32 (31) | 109 (14) | 0.39 |
| Bed rest/light or limited duty status—diarrhoea | 9 (9) | 39 (5) | 0.92 |
| Any vomiting | 17 (16) | 62 (8) | 0.29 |
| Sought care for vomiting | 15 (14) | 58 (7) | 0.19 |
| Bed rest/light or limited duty status—vomiting | 8 (8) | 34 (4) | 0.59 |