Assessing the Health Readiness of Active Component Coast Guardsmen: Results from Coast Guard Respondents to the HRBS
Abstract
The 2018 HRBS shows that active component Coast Guardsmen generally reported comparable or better health and health behaviors than the general population, with some areas of concern. Coast Guardsmen nearly met Healthy People 2020 goals for normal weight and met these goals for obesity. Their rates of illicit drug use and prescription drug misuse were low. Their mental and emotional health indicators were similar to those of the general population. Among areas of concern for Coast Guardsmen are their levels of alcohol, tobacco, and nicotine use. Their rates of binge drinking exceeded those of the general population and Healthy People 2020goals. Their levels of tobacco or nicotine product use also exceeded those for the general population and applicable Healthy People 2020 goals. Development of military-appropriate population benchmarks, especially by service branch, could facilitate goal-setting, command visibility, and incremental improvements in health-related readiness.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2021
- Accession Number
- AD1129924
Entities
People
- Adam J. Rose
- Charles C. Engel
- David Grant
- Eric R. Pedersen
- Erika L. Bloom
- Jamie Ryan
- Jennifer Hawes-dawson
- Joshua Breslau
- Mary Lou Gilbert
- Michael S Dunbar
- Michael W. Robbins
- Molly Simmons
- Rebecca L. Collins
- Robin L. Beckman
- Sarah Maccarthy
- Sarah O. Meadows
- Stephanie B. Holliday
- Terry L Schell
Organizations
- RAND Corporation