This book will examine trends in substance abuse, health behavior, and mentalhealth among active duty military personnel during the past 20 years. These findings are based on a Survey of Health Related Behaviors Among Military Personnel, conducted for the Department of Defense by RTI International since 1980.The survey is widely recognized as the most comprehensive source of information about substance abuse and health behaviors among active duty military personnel. The results of this survey are the basis of military policy, directives,and programming regarding substance abuse and health promotion. This book will provide an overview of progress toward the military objectives of reducing substance abuse and improving the health of military personnel. Chapters will discuss the military context, the prevalence and consequences of substance abuse among sectors of the military population, health status and health behaviors, mental health and stress, special issues confronting military women. Uniquely focused on health behaviors in the military population Findings are broken down by military branch Chapter devoted to women in the military INDICE: The Military Context.- Methodology of the Surveys.- Substance Use and Abuse.- Health Behaviors.- Mental Health and Stress.- Productivity Loss Associated with Substance Use, Fitness, and Mental Health.- Women’s Health Issues.- Comparisons of the Active Duty and Reserve Force.- Implications for Military Policy and Programs.
- ISBN: 978-0-387-78302-4
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 240
- Fecha Publicación: 01/04/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés