Army Injury Prevention

THE FACTS:

• INJURIES are #1 cause of Army medical visits & compensation claims. 
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• Musculoskeletal OVERUSE INJURIES  are >2/3 all injuries = $millions annually
• Other key Army fatal and severe injury concerns: motor-vehicle, heat, cold
• Preventing injuries:
• IMPROVES PERFORMANCE and productivity (individual and unit)
• REDUCES TIME LOSS to physical restrictions for work/training
• DECREASES COSTS (direct medical, compensation/disability, & lost duty time)

NEW AND HIGHLIGHTED PRODUCTS:

• NEW! Detailed factsheets on Preventing Injuries in Female Soldiers and Training-Related Injuries  
• NEW! Accuracy of Self-Reported Injuries Compared to Medical Record Data (Feb 2019)  
• Body Mass Index (BMI) Factsheet - What is BMI and how does Army use height-weight standards?
• Relationship between BMI and Army physical fitness tests - are strength & power sometimes more important than BMI? 
• Tips to reduce risk of running and sports-related injuries 
• What is meant by Injuries?
• New Cold Weather Injury Prevention Policy 
• 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)