DoD Releases Results of 1998 Survey of Health Related Behaviors.
Abstract
The Department of Defense today announced the final results of its 1998 worldwide survey of health behaviors among military personnel. The report shows that the usage of alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs are at the lowest rates since the surveys began measuring certain health-related behaviors in 1980. This survey is the seventh in the series of confidential, anonymous standardized surveys which asks active duty servicemembers about various health behaviors, including the use of illegal drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and at-risk sexual behavior. The survey also assesses selected national health status goals from the Department of Health and Human Services' Healthy People 2000 objectives, the mental health status of the force, and specific health concerns of military women. More than 17,000 servicemembers, randomly selected to represent men and women in all pay grades of the active force throughout the world, completed the survey. "When comparing this 1998 report to our earliest survey results, we recognize tremendous improvements in the past 18 years. Our continued emphasis on health promotion safety, and disease prevention will help our servicemembers achieve personal best performances and force readiness," said Dr. Sue Bailey, assistant secretary of Defense for Health Affairs.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 13, 1999
- Accession Number
- ADA363482
Entities
Organizations
- Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs