Army Injury Prevention

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.
• 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

• What is meant by Injuries?
• New Cold Weather Injury Prevention Policy 
• New Army Injury articles in Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport (Nov 2017) - temporary free access 
• Find out your local installation Soldier and Civilian injury stats!
• "Heat Can Kill You" article on dangers of overhydrating, electrolyte replacement and off duty threats (Dec 2016)
• Musculoskeletal Injuries Fact Sheet (Apr 2017)
• Maximize performance by reducing fatigue (Dec 2016)