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Accession Number:
AD1105965
Title:
Effects of Deployment on Risky Health-Related Behaviors Among U.S. Marines
Corporate Author:
NAVAL HEALTH RESEARCH CENTER SAN DIEGO CA SAN DIEGO United States
Report Date:
2019-07-11
Abstract:
Service members returning from deployment undergo an adjustment period notable for recovery from service injuries, poor mental health, and social reintegration. Recent findings suggest deployment may also influence risk-taking and health-related behaviors. Combat deployers were significantly more likely to initiate binge drinking newly screen positive for alcohol dependence, initiate smoking, and decrease seat belt use compared with nondeployers. Deployers without combat experience were less likely to decrease fast-food consumption compared with nondeployers. Previously deployed Marines, especially those who experienced combat, have increased odds of several adverse health-related behaviors postdeployment and should be targeted for preventive programs.
Descriptive Note:
Technical Report
Pages:
0021
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release;
File Size:
0.43MB
