THE FACTS:                                                                                                                                

• Injuries are the LEADING cause of military medical visits and civilian compensation claims -- view your installation-specific injury data.
• Musculoskeletal, motor vehicle, heat-, and cold- related injuries are of particular concern.
• The number and severity of injuries CAN be reduced!
• Benefits of minimizing injury risks are substantial:
• Enhanced performance, productivity, and readiness (individual as well as unit level)
• Reduced lost time for training and duty days
• Decreased costs for medical, workers compensation, and disability

NEW AND HIGHLIGHTED PRODUCTS

• "Heat Can Kill You" article on dangers of overhydrating, electrolyte replacement and off duty threats (Dec 2016)
• Heat Injury Training & Policy Updates
• Musculoskeletal Injuries Fact Sheet (Apr 2017)
• Maximize Soldier performance by reducing fatigue (Dec 2016)

For other evidence-based information to help minimize injury risks, see left sidebar or below for topics.
If you have questions or suggestions to help reduce Army injuries
please send to: usarmy.apg.medcom-aphc.mbx.injuryprevention@mail.mil
or contact us at Telephone: 410-436-4655     DSN: 584-4655