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MEDICAL THREAT The better we understand it, the more we can do to reduce the risk.

MEDICAL THREAT TO FIELD FORCES INCREASED VULNERABILITY Harshness of the environment. Reduction of the body’s natural defenses. Breakdowns in basic sanitation.

OF THE MEDICAL THREAT TO MAJOR COMPONENTS OF THE MEDICAL THREAT TO FIELD FORCES HEAT. COLD. Arthropods Diarrhea.

COMMANDER/PLANNER/LEADER ROLE Seek Advice and guidance. Guard against environmental threats to health. Prepare the camp area for troops. Enforce individual PMM.

ENVIRONMENTAL THREATS TO HEALTH Insects and animals (disease carriers and pests). Contaminated food and water. Improper waste and garbage disposal.

INDIVIDUAL PREVENTIVE MEDICINE MEASURES (I) Prevention of insect bites. Avoid spoiled food. Avoid native food. Drink only potable water. Disposing of garbage and waste.

INDIVIDUAL PREVENTIVE MEDICINE MEASURES (II) Practice of personal hygiene. Protection against sexually transmitted disease. Prevention of heat and cold related problems.

PERSONAL HYGIENE Wash Hands. Bathe. Clean uniforms. Change clothes. Care for feet. Brush teeth

DA SMOKING POLICIES

#1 PREVENTABLE CAUSE OF DEATH TOBACCO USE 450,000+ DEATHS/YEAR

AFFECTS ON NONSMOKERS SECOND HAND SMOKE LINKED TO: LUNG CANCER, ASTHMA MIDDLE EAR INFECTIONS RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME

INCREASED # SICK CALL VISITS ADVERSE EFFECTS INCREASED # SICK CALL VISITS

DECREASED READINESS

ADVERSE IMPACT ON SOLDIERS DECREASES NIGHT VISION HAND-EYE COORDINATION STAMINA INCREASES COLDWEATHER INJURIES OVERALL # OF INJURIES

LEADS TO ADDICTION ADDICTION ADDICTION

ARMY’S #1 HEALTHY PEOPLE 2000 GOAL REDUCE MILITARY SMOKERS TO 20% OR LESS

ARMY’S #2 HEALTHY PEOPLE 2000 GOAL REDUCE SMOKELESS TOBACCO USE TO 4% OR LESS IN 12-24 YEAR OLDS

AR 600-63 ARMY HEALTH PROMOTION REGULATES TOBACCO USE IN THE ARMY

HELP WITH QUITTING YOUR DOCTOR, NURSE OR PA PREVENTIVE MEDICINE SERVICE: SELF-HELP MATERIALS FROM: - MEDICAL TREATMENT FACILITY, - PREVENTIVE MEDICINE, - AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY (800-486-2345)

OTHER ASSISTANCE NICOTINE GUM NICOTINE PATCHES FAMILY AND UNIT SUPPORT

FIELD SANITATION TEAMS... Check the water. Check the food. Reduce insect & rodent populations through use of accepted techniques. Dust and trap for rats. Provide training in preventive medicine. Advise the commander on waste disposal.

FOUR MAJOR COMPONENTS OF THE MEDICAL THREAT TO FIELD FORCES HEAT. COLD. ARTHROPODS. DIARRHEA

MEDICAL THREAT TO FIELD FORCES INCREASED VULNERABILITY Harshness of the environment. Reduction of the body’s natural defenses. Breakdowns in basic sanitation.

SUCCESS WILL DEPEND ON DISCIPLINE