An empirical study on medical selection of flying cadets with male reproductive system between PLAAF and USAF
XIAO Nianjun
ZOU Zhikang
NING Shoubin
XIAO Xiaoguang
Ji Baomin
MA Zhongli
Abstract：Objective To investigate the effect of different medical selection criteria for the male reproductive system between PLAAF and USAF on the results of pilots' selection, and to offer tips for revision of current methods of medical selection. Methods The data on pilots' final selection from 2012 to 2015 were analyzed, and results of physical examinations of the male reproductive system were compared according to different medical selection criteria for the male reproductive system between PLAAF and USAF. Results Among the 23 candidates disqualified for the male reproductive system, and 16 were qualified after comprehensive assessment. The main problems with the male reproductive system that affected results of pilots' selection were varicocele, hydrocele, and different sized testicles. Conclusion There is some difference in medical selection criteria for the male reproductive system between PLAAF and USAF, but the results of selection are hardly influenced. The current medical selection criteria for the male reproductive system in the PLA should be streamlined.
Keywords：Flying cadetMedical selectionPhysical examinationMale reproductive systemVaricoceleEmpirical study
Publication Date：2016-01-01
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：3( 148-150 )