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Practice Individual Practice Individual Preventive Medicine Preventive Medicine

CountermeasuresCountermeasures

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The number of active duty military inpatients dispositioned from U.S. Army MTFs located in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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Harshness of the environment

Natural defenses reduced by fatigue and exposure

Breakdown in basic sanitation

Reasons for Vulnerability

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Wear Several Loose Layers of Clothing

Protect Against Cold Injury - 1

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Protect Against Cold Injury - 2

Exercise Toes To Increase Circulation

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Change Your Socks

Protect Against Cold Injury - 3

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Drink Plenty of Water

Protect Against Cold Injury - 4

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Drink Plenty of Water

Protect Against Heat Injury - 1

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Protect Against Heat Injury - 2

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Protect Against Heat Injury - 3

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Drink extra water before combat operations

Maintain excess water in your system

Drink no more than 1½ quarts per hour

Drink no more than 12 quarts per day

Protect Against Heat Injury - 4

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In a Chemical Environment, Individual is More Prone to Heat Injury

Protect Against Heat Injury - 5

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Rest whenever possible

Eat meals to replace salt

Do NOT take herbal-type medications, diet supplements, or performance-enhancing drugs

Protect yourself from exposure

Protect Against Heat Injury - 6

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Protect Against Arthropod Bites & Diseases

Apply lotion to exposed skin

Apply repellent to uniform

Keep sleeves down and trouser legs tucked

Check for ticks twice a day

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Protect Against Poisonous Plants & Animals

Look inside of sleeping bag and boots

Keep sleeves down and trouser legs tucked

Do not play with snakes

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Protect Against Contaminated Food & Water

Drink water from approved

sources only

Eat from approved sources only

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Protect Against Human Waste - 1

Cat-hole Straddle trench

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Protect Against Human Waste - 2

Pail Latrine Burn-Out Latrine

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Protect Against Soil & Common Objects

Wash your hands--* After using the latrine.* Before touching eating utensils or food.* After eating.* After handling dirty items.* Frequently during day to keep free of germs.

Hand-sanitizing gel good for cleaning hands.

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Maintain Personal Hygiene on the Move - 1

Always carry these items with you:

* A bar of soap, washcloth, or baby wipes

* Toilet paper, or baby wipes

* Toothbrush and toothpaste

* Shampoo

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Maintain Personal Hygiene on the Move - 2

Use foot powder

Remove boot inserts at night

Use antifungal solution and cream

Alternate boots

Use boot/sock liners

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Maintain Level of Nutrition

MRE - Standard individual ration for operations~1,300 calories

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Resist Stress

Talk - Relax - Integrate - Friendship

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Use a latex prophylactic (condom)

Avoid high-risk sexual behaviorsHaving more than one sexual partnerChanging sex partners frequentlyHaving sex with high-risk individualsSexual practices such as anal sex

Control alcohol intake

Protect Against STDs

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HIV contagious in same way STDs are

Prevent sexual transmission – know your partner

Prevent transmission through shared needles or syringes

Protect Against HIV/AIDS

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Adverse Effects of Tobacco - 1

Using tobacco affects your ability to function when you are in the field

Smoking has tactical hazards—

* Cigarette smoke can be detected up to 300 meters down wind

* The flame can be detected by enemy snipers

* There are possibilities of starting a fire

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Smoking can be hazardous to a soldier’s health and his buddy’s

Health hazards--Chronic diseases of heart and lungs CancerStrokeHigh blood pressure

Adverse Effects of Tobacco - 2

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Adverse Impact on Soldiers

Watering eyes Runny nose Cough Loss of smell and taste Increase in heart rate More easily fatiguedElevation in blood pressureDecreased appetiteDiarrhea, constipation, or bothReduced staminaDecreased ability to recover from illness and injuryDecreased blood circulation to the brainDecreased night vision

Adverse Effects of Tobacco - 3

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Adverse Effects of Tobacco - 4

Don't allow tobacco products to cause you to let your buddies down or cause your unit to not accomplish its mission!