Wellness Interventions in Tactical Populations

Flashcards about Wellness Interventions in Tactical Populations

The concept of health encompasses…

Lifestyle factors (such as cigarette smoking and alcohol intake), medical factors (such as risk of cardiovascular disease), and even mental well-being (including levels of stress and fatigue).

Wellness programs to optimize health have the potential to…

Reduce the risk of illnesses and diseases found in tactical populations and, in turn, optimize the conditioning and longevity of tactical athletes.

Two known health detractors that are just as prevalent in tactical populations as they are in the general population are…

Cigarette smoking and excessive alcohol consumption

Tactical populations have a high risk for chronic diseases. _ all have an additive effect, leading to a higher potential for chronic diseases.

Stress, poor nutrition, sedentary behaviors, cigarette smoking, alcohol consumption, and shift work.

__ is a leading cause of mortality in the U.S. population and worldwide.

Cardiovascular disease

Personal choices regarding ___ can contribute to severe cardiovascular incidents and death.

Poor choices in sleep, stress management, meal routine, and circadian cycle disturbances.

With improvements in , some incidences of cancer, especially respiratory-related ones, have decreased dramatically in the last 30 years.

Technology, protection, and practices.

Ameliorating risk factors for chronic illnesses and diseases in tactical populations should be a key focus of wellness programs. These risk factors include __.

Physical inactivity, stress, tobacco usage, excessive alcohol consumption, sleep disruption, and poor nutritional habits.

Other work contexts that affect physical inactivity include __.

Shift work and unexpected daily tasks.

Key constraints that are often cited as affecting the long-term success of fitness, health, and well-being programs are __.

Fiscal constraints, cultural challenges, and leadership investment.

Multiple approaches could be taken to target multiple risk factors in wellness programs such as __.

Awareness programs, educational sessions, support services, and investing in physical activity.