By the Numbers: 19 December 2022
9.6%
The percentage of active duty military personnel who had a behavioral health disorder in 2021, according to the recently released report - DOD Health of the Force 2021. Adjustment disorder was the most common BH disorder among both male and female AC Service members. The prevalence of BH disorders increased 10% between 2020 and 2021.
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The current report focuses on ten subject areas, based on data from calendar year 2021:
- Acute and cumulative traumatic injury
- Traumatic brain injury
- Noise-induced hearing injury
- Heat illness and heat index
- Behavioral health
- Sexually transmitted infections
- Sleep disorders
- Obesity
- Acute respiratory illnesses and air quality COVID-19
9.6%
The percentage of active duty military personnel who had a behavioral health disorder in 2021, according to the recently released report - DOD Health of the Force 2021. Adjustment disorder was the most common BH disorder among both male and female AC Service members. The prevalence of BH disorders increased 10% between 2020 and 2021.
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The current report focuses on ten subject areas, based on data from calendar year 2021:
- Acute and cumulative traumatic injury
- Traumatic brain injury
- Noise-induced hearing injury
- Heat illness and heat index
- Behavioral health
- Sexually transmitted infections
- Sleep disorders
- Obesity
- Acute respiratory illnesses and air quality COVID-19