Vietnam Eases Military Conscription Standards: Myopia, Hyperopia, and BMI Criteria Adjusted
Vietnam's Ministry of National Defense has revised conscription standards, temporarily deferring military service for individuals with myopia exceeding 1.5 diopters, hyperopia, or abnormal BMI. This change is expected to exempt or postpone many young men from service.
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