Estimating the Health Hazard Costs of Army Materiel: A Method for Helping Program Managers Make Informed Health Risk Decisions
Abstract
We have developed a model to assist the U.S. Army estimate weapon system health hazard costs based on the probability of a hazard occurring and the severity of that hazard. We linked health hazard categories to types of clinic services that might be required as a result of exposure to a specific health hazard; and diagnostic categories based on the potential medical effects that could occur as a result of exposure to a specific health hazard. We researched incidence rates and calculated costs based on industry-wide data on injuries, lost time, hospitalization, and disability, and this framework provides a method to reasonably estimate the medical and lost military manpower costs of unabated health hazards associated with Army materiel. Using the outputs of the model will increase the effectiveness of health risk assessment and management, and better enable the Army to eliminate or control materiel health hazards and control life-cycle costs. Application of this model to other prevention disciplines in acquisition and preventive medicine will provide decision makers with invaluable quantitative information regarding cost avoidance.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1997
- Accession Number
- ADA487774
Entities
People
- Clark O. Spencer
- Donna M. Doganiero
- Gary M. Bratt
Organizations
- United States Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine