Abstract: Obesity poses a complex challenge to recruitment, readiness, and retention within the U.S. Armed Forces. Amidst an escalating military recruiting crisis, pre-accession …
Abstract: Background: A high BMI is associated with various medical conditions, notably type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and mental health disorders. In the US military, …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most prevalent reproductive endocrinopathy in women, ranging from 5% to 26% depending on diagnostic criteria …
Abstract: A large number of Veterans experience binge eating and overweight or obesity, which are associated with significant health and psychological consequences. The …
Abstract: OBJECTIVES: The aim of this article is to assess the health behaviors of Polish Army soldiers participating in the National Health Programme 2016-2020 in relation to …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Obesity is a critical public health concern with particular relevance to US military personnel. Stress and internalized weight stigma ("stigma") may …
Abstract: Understanding the interrelationships between co-occurring chronic health conditions and health behaviors is critical to developing interventions to successfully change …
Abstract: The objective is to evaluate the association of the built environment and neighborhood resources with exercise, diet, and body mass index (BMI). Person-level data were …
Abstract: Rates of overweight and obesity have increased in the military, particularly in the U.S. Navy. While the Navy has implemented weight-management programs like ShipShape, …
Abstract:Â The physical demands on U.S. service members have increased significantly over the past several decades as the number of military operations requiring overseas …
Abstract:Â The obesity epidemic in the United States has been well documented and serves as the basis for a number of health interventions across the nation. However, those who …
Abstract:Â Introduction: Little is known about the physical health conditions experienced by United Kingdom (UK) military Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or …