Shows physical fitness and BMI are linked to discharge from military service, suggesting improvements could save resources.
Physical fitness and BMI were both associated with discharge from military service. Both under and overweight conscripts and those with poor physical fitness had a higher probability of being discharged from service. Therefore, the use of pre- and in service modifications to improve physical fitness and BMI could save resources for the Defence Forces and society as a whole.
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