Abstract: While individual-level social determinants of health are associated with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), it is currently unknown whether neighborhood-level …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: In 2023, the prevalence of overweight and obesity in the Czech Army was 56% out of 19% in men and 38% out of 5% in women according to the body mass index …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Diet quality, as measured by the Healthy Eating Index, is positively associated with physical performance and fitness in elite U.S. Army Soldiers. Whether …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Millions of United States (U.S.) veterans report exposures to a wide range of chemical, physical, radiological, and biological agents during their military …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Social drivers of health (SDOH) influence health, but there are few comparisons of SDOH and health among users of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Endometrial cancer incidence is rising in the United States, including among women younger than 50 years, raising concern for women serving on active duty, …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Military medical readiness plays a significant role in global military operations. While the severity of combat-related trauma is evident, musculoskeletal …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: In recent years, there has been increased recognition and awareness surrounding mental health among US military personnel. However, the prevalence of …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Tinnitus is prevalent among U.S. military Service Members (SMs). Current Department of Defense (DOD) Hearing Conservation Program (HCP) protocols use a …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Military personnel encounter a wide range of environmental and occupational exposures during their service such as burn pit smoke, chemical warfare agents, …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Historically, women in the U.S. Military have been prohibited from serving in ground combat occupational specialties (GCS) until the Secretary of Defense …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Military families face unique stressors, including prolonged separations due to deployments, frequent relocations, and parental injury that can contribute …