Injury occurrence and risk factors in construction engineers and combat artillery soldiers.

Objectives: This 1-year prospective study compared 125 construction engineers and 188 combat artillery soldiers to determine whether there were differences in injury occurrences/ types because of their diverse occupational tasks and training requirements. Also, intrinsic factors were studied to establish any associations with a soldier's risk for injury.

Methods: Prestudy height, weight, and body mass index and fitness (3.