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Conditions and Treatments

The Military Health System conducts research and provides services for the treatment of exposures, injuries and diseases related to Military service and deployment. Here, learn about the different programs and initiatives offered to support the health of our force, its families, and veterans.

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Medical encounters, by condition, U.S. Armed Forces 2016

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5/25/2017
This infographic documents the three burden of disease related conditions that accounted for the most medical encounters among the active component of the U.S. Armed Forces in 2016. LONG FORM: In 2016, the three burden of disease related conditions accounted for the most medical encounters were: • Other back problems • All other musculoskeletal diseases • Knee injuries Altogether they accounted for 25.1% of all illness-and injury-related medical encounters overall. More Findings The top nine conditions that accounted for the most medical encounters accounted for 53.1% of all illness-and-injury –related medical encounters overall. In general, the conditions that accounted for the most medical encounters were predominantly musculoskeletal disorders such as the back) injuries to the knee, arm, shoulder, foot or ankle, and mental disorders like anxiety and adjustment conditions. View more findings at www.Health.mil/MSMR Graphic details This graphic displays the musculoskeletal of a male service member’s body to show the bones of the back and knees.

This infographic documents the three burden of disease related conditions that accounted for the most medical encounters among the active component of the U.S. Armed Forces in 2016.

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Diabetes Mellitus

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3/17/2017
Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a group of chronic metabolic conditions characterized by high blood glucose levels resulting from a decreased ability to produce and or use insulin. DM-related metabolic abnormalities are associated with damage to various organs and tissues. From 2008 - 2015, a total of 9,092 incident cases of DM were reported among active duty service members. This infographic provides details on the overall incidence rates of type 1 and 2 DM cases per 100,000 person-years. It also provides information about service members at higher risk of diabetes. Here are some key findings from the study: • Type 1 DM (previously known as “insulin-dependent diabetes”) overall incidence rate was 3.0 cases per 100,000 p-yrs. • Type 2 DM ( “non-insulin-dependent diabetes) was 74.5 cases per 100,000 p-yrs. And rates doubled within each successive age group. Service members at higher risk of diabetes are male, black, non-Hispanic, unknown race/ ethnicity, Hispanic and enlisted in the Army and Navy. Learn more by visiting Health.mil/AFHSB

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a group of chronic metabolic conditions characterized by high blood glucose levels resulting from a decreased ability to produce and or use insulin. DM-related metabolic abnormalities are associated with damage to various organs and tissues. From 2008 - 2015, a total of 9,092 incident cases of DM were reported among active duty service members. This infographic provides details on the overall incidence rates of type 1 and 2 DM cases per 100,000 person-years. It also provides information about service members at higher risk of diabetes.

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