Mechanism | Iraq n=17 | Afghanistan n=54 | Total n=71 |
---|---|---|---|
GSW | 10 | 13 | 23 (32%) |
Explosive | 7 | 41 | 48 (68%) |
Time of death* | |||
<24 h | 13 | 25 | 38 (54%) |
1–30 days | 4 | 23 | 27 (38%) |
>30 days | 0 | 4 | 4 (6%) |
*Data were incomplete for two casualties but both had known dates of death (confirming both died within 24 h).
DoW, Died of Wounds; GSW, gunshot wound.