2016 Health Of The Force Create A Healthier Force For Tomorrow

Author : Defense Dept., Army, U.S. Army Public Health Center
Publisher : Government Printing Office
ISBN 13 : 9780160939501
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.0X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 2016 Health of the Force: Create a Healthier Force for Tomorrow written by Defense Dept., Army, U.S. Army Public Health Center and published by Government Printing Office. This book was released on 2017-06-30 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from 2016 Health of the Force: Create a Healthier Force for Tomorrow: Welcome to the 2016 Health of the Force! As with the previous edition, this year's publication reports installation-level population health metrics for Active Component Soldiers based on national leading health indicators and military-relevant measures of health readiness. The report represents a cross-sectional assessment of population health status for the preceding calendar year based on information from existing medical surveillance and health-related data systems. A goal of medical surveillance is to improve Soldier health and readiness by informing programs to reduce and, ultimately, prevent illness and injury. Health of the Force highlights programs and initiatives with vignette and spotlight sections to provide context for the current surveillance data and showcase the diverse ways in which the Army is enhancing its health readiness. The 2016 report includes several changes to expand its content and improve the quality of the information provided. Expanded topics cover additional aspects of health readiness and include environmental factors that impact well-being. Methods were adjusted to improve consistency with other Army health surveillance products. Report spotlights now include both Army and local initiatives. Information on Family member obesity is included in this edition, as is the impact of parental deployment on child behavioral health. To leverage best practices across the Army, a "Top 5" list for each indicator identifies the highest performing installations. Related items: Army Medical Department (AMEDD) publications can be found here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/agency/1141 Physician References & Medical Handbooks can be found here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/catalog/health-benefits/physician-references-medical-handbooks The Borden Institute publications can be found here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/agency/1140

Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309452961
Total Pages : 583 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Communities in Action written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2017-04-27 with total page 583 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the United States, some populations suffer from far greater disparities in health than others. Those disparities are caused not only by fundamental differences in health status across segments of the population, but also because of inequities in factors that impact health status, so-called determinants of health. Only part of an individual's health status depends on his or her behavior and choice; community-wide problems like poverty, unemployment, poor education, inadequate housing, poor public transportation, interpersonal violence, and decaying neighborhoods also contribute to health inequities, as well as the historic and ongoing interplay of structures, policies, and norms that shape lives. When these factors are not optimal in a community, it does not mean they are intractable: such inequities can be mitigated by social policies that can shape health in powerful ways. Communities in Action: Pathways to Health Equity seeks to delineate the causes of and the solutions to health inequities in the United States. This report focuses on what communities can do to promote health equity, what actions are needed by the many and varied stakeholders that are part of communities or support them, as well as the root causes and structural barriers that need to be overcome.

Author : Whitfield East
Publisher : CreateSpace
ISBN 13 : 9781494444969
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Historical Review and Analysis of Army Physical Readiness Training and Assessment written by Whitfield East and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-12 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Drillmaster of Valley Forge-Baron Von Steuben-correctly noted in his "Blue Book" how physical conditioning and health (which he found woefully missing when he joined Washington's camp) would always be directly linked to individual and unit discipline, courage in the fight, and victory on the battlefield. That remains true today. Even an amateur historian, choosing any study on the performance of units in combat, quickly discovers how the levels of conditioning and physical performance of Soldiers is directly proportional to success or failure in the field. In this monograph, Dr. Whitfield "Chip" East provides a pragmatic history of physical readiness training in our Army. He tells us we initially mirrored the professional Armies of Europe as they prepared their forces for war on the continent. Then he introduces us to some master trainers, and shows us how they initiated an American brand of physical conditioning when our forces were found lacking in the early wars of the last century. Finally, he shows us how we have and must incorporate science (even when there exists considerable debate!) to contribute to what we do-and how we do it-in shaping today's Army. Dr. East provides the history, the analysis, and the pragmatism, and all of it is geared to understanding how our Army has and must train Soldiers for the physical demands of combat. Our culture is becoming increasingly ''unfit," due to poor nutrition, a lack of adequate and formal exercise, and too much technology. Still, the Soldiers who come to our Army from our society will be asked to fight in increasingly complex and demanding conflicts, and they must be prepared through new, unique, and scientifically based techniques. So while Dr. East's monograph is a fascinating history, it is also a required call for all leaders to better understand the science and the art of physical preparation for the battlefield. It was and is important for us to get this area of training right, because getting it right means a better chance for success in combat.

Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309493412
Total Pages : 621 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Vibrant and Healthy Kids written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2019-11-27 with total page 621 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Children are the foundation of the United States, and supporting them is a key component of building a successful future. However, millions of children face health inequities that compromise their development, well-being, and long-term outcomes, despite substantial scientific evidence about how those adversities contribute to poor health. Advancements in neurobiological and socio-behavioral science show that critical biological systems develop in the prenatal through early childhood periods, and neurobiological development is extremely responsive to environmental influences during these stages. Consequently, social, economic, cultural, and environmental factors significantly affect a child's health ecosystem and ability to thrive throughout adulthood. Vibrant and Healthy Kids: Aligning Science, Practice, and Policy to Advance Health Equity builds upon and updates research from Communities in Action: Pathways to Health Equity (2017) and From Neurons to Neighborhoods: The Science of Early Childhood Development (2000). This report provides a brief overview of stressors that affect childhood development and health, a framework for applying current brain and development science to the real world, a roadmap for implementing tailored interventions, and recommendations about improving systems to better align with our understanding of the significant impact of health equity.

Author : World Intellectual Property Organization
Publisher : WIPO
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 451 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Global Innovation Index 2019: Creating Healthy Lives — The Future of Medical Innovation written by World Intellectual Property Organization and published by WIPO. This book was released on 2019-07-24 with total page 451 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Global Innovation Index 2019 provides detailed metrics about the innovation performance of 129 countries and economies around the world. Its 80 indicators explore a broad vision of innovation, including political environment, education, infrastructure and business sophistication. The GII 2019 analyzes the medical innovation landscape of the next decade, looking at how technological and non-technological medical innovation will transform the delivery of healthcare worldwide. It also explores the role and dynamics of medical innovation as it shapes the future of healthcare, and the potential influence this may have on economic growth. Chapters of the report provide more details on this year’s theme from academic, business, and particular country perspectives from leading experts and decision makers.

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9264309594
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book OECD Reviews of Public Health: Chile A Healthier Tomorrow written by OECD and published by OECD Publishing. This book was released on 2019-01-11 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This review assesses Chile's public health system, highlights areas of strength and weakness, and makes a number of recommendations for improvement. The review examines Chile's public health system architecture, and how well policies are responding to significant population health challenges ...

Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309439981
Total Pages : 587 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Making Eye Health a Population Health Imperative written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2017-01-15 with total page 587 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ability to see deeply affects how human beings perceive and interpret the world around them. For most people, eyesight is part of everyday communication, social activities, educational and professional pursuits, the care of others, and the maintenance of personal health, independence, and mobility. Functioning eyes and vision system can reduce an adult's risk of chronic health conditions, death, falls and injuries, social isolation, depression, and other psychological problems. In children, properly maintained eye and vision health contributes to a child's social development, academic achievement, and better health across the lifespan. The public generally recognizes its reliance on sight and fears its loss, but emphasis on eye and vision health, in general, has not been integrated into daily life to the same extent as other health promotion activities, such as teeth brushing; hand washing; physical and mental exercise; and various injury prevention behaviors. A larger population health approach is needed to engage a wide range of stakeholders in coordinated efforts that can sustain the scope of behavior change. The shaping of socioeconomic environments can eventually lead to new social norms that promote eye and vision health. Making Eye Health a Population Health Imperative: Vision for Tomorrow proposes a new population-centered framework to guide action and coordination among various, and sometimes competing, stakeholders in pursuit of improved eye and vision health and health equity in the United States. Building on the momentum of previous public health efforts, this report also introduces a model for action that highlights different levels of prevention activities across a range of stakeholders and provides specific examples of how population health strategies can be translated into cohesive areas for action at federal, state, and local levels.

Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 030946921X
Total Pages : 161 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Health-Care Utilization as a Proxy in Disability Determination written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2018-04-02 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Social Security Administration (SSA) administers two programs that provide benefits based on disability: the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. This report analyzes health care utilizations as they relate to impairment severity and SSA's definition of disability. Health Care Utilization as a Proxy in Disability Determination identifies types of utilizations that might be good proxies for "listing-level" severity; that is, what represents an impairment, or combination of impairments, that are severe enough to prevent a person from doing any gainful activity, regardless of age, education, or work experience.

Author : Cathy Jameson, PhD
Publisher : Balboa Press
ISBN 13 : 1504353269
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Creating a Healthy Work Environment written by Cathy Jameson, PhD and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2016-05-13 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What if you loved going to work? What if your co-workers were friends, as well as colleagues? What if your work was personally fulfilling? What if you were encouraged to express your talents and gifts at work? What if you could be on purpose and make a difference? What if you felt appreciated? What if... Thats what this book is about. Dr. Cathy Jamesons lifelong study of leadership, communication, teamwork and management combine to provide a practical and inspirational guide of how each person in the workplace can make a difference. Its not up to the boss to make the environment healthy. Each person has an opportunity to lead the way to Creating a Healthy Work Environment. You count! Cathy Jameson is a clear and bright voice that lifts organizations. Her contribution to healing and harmonizing cannot be overestimated. Read this book, open, grow, and succeed in ways beyond those you have known. Highly recommended! Alan Cohen | New York Times Best Selling Author Author of A Deep Breath of Life, Hay House Publishers

Author : Drue H. Barrett
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9783319238463
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Public Health Ethics: Cases Spanning the Globe written by Drue H. Barrett and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-04-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Open Access book highlights the ethical issues and dilemmas that arise in the practice of public health. It is also a tool to support instruction, debate, and dialogue regarding public health ethics. Although the practice of public health has always included consideration of ethical issues, the field of public health ethics as a discipline is a relatively new and emerging area. There are few practical training resources for public health practitioners, especially resources which include discussion of realistic cases which are likely to arise in the practice of public health. This work discusses these issues on a case to case basis and helps create awareness and understanding of the ethics of public health care. The main audience for the casebook is public health practitioners, including front-line workers, field epidemiology trainers and trainees, managers, planners, and decision makers who have an interest in learning about how to integrate ethical analysis into their day to day public health practice. The casebook is also useful to schools of public health and public health students as well as to academic ethicists who can use the book to teach public health ethics and distinguish it from clinical and research ethics.