Reduced resistance to disease. Personnel deployed to distant locations may experience loss of sleep, irregular meals, and external stresses which make them more susceptible to illness and injury. Disruption of basic hygiene and sanitation. Good personal hygiene and provision of sanitary food, water, and waste disposal become more challenging in the field. All personnel must know how to function under these conditions and discipline themselves to maintain high standards of hygiene and sanitation.
History is clear, environmental health and preventive medicine can make a difference.
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