In the military there are several factors that make or break an individual throughout his/her career. There is an image that can be visualized in every branch, which usually depicts the service member to be in good health, physically fit, and have no limitations to perform to the expectations that are required to be upheld. Attributes such as physical and mental performance hold a strong presence in the military and are extremely impacted by the usage of tobacco. The usage of tobacco is detrimental in the military and is the cause that affects an individual’s health, physical fitness, and addiction.
The usage of tobacco will have an effect on an individual’s health and will deteriorate the body. The effect known as periodontal (gum) disease, …show more content…
In one’s career, being irritable to questions, tasks, and daily protocols can lower morale and welfare in a working environment. Having difficulty concentrating and having anxiety and anger dilemma’s will take away from the individual’s progression and may result in treatment courses to assist with recovery. Leaders in the military have described the usage of tobacco to be another respondent as “a coping mechanism” (American Journal of Public Health), which heals the mind and body from all the stress impacted that occurs when you are training or dealing with critical tasks. Imagine you are in a combat zone and you have an urge to have nicotine in order to even operate a heavy machine vehicle, such as a Humvee and you have in your mind that you need the nicotine in order to properly handle your assigned tasks (American Journal of Public Health). Addiction caused by tobacco affects characteristics that can be prevented enabling the individual to focus on more important priorities rather than contemplating the next time he/she will be able to have an opportunity to use tobacco. Psychological to the physical problems tobacco causes effects every person in the mission by shifting the focus and having to take a step back to mitigate risks and hazards from deprived
The usage of tobacco will have an effect on an individual’s health and will deteriorate the body. The effect known as periodontal (gum) disease, …show more content…
In one’s career, being irritable to questions, tasks, and daily protocols can lower morale and welfare in a working environment. Having difficulty concentrating and having anxiety and anger dilemma’s will take away from the individual’s progression and may result in treatment courses to assist with recovery. Leaders in the military have described the usage of tobacco to be another respondent as “a coping mechanism” (American Journal of Public Health), which heals the mind and body from all the stress impacted that occurs when you are training or dealing with critical tasks. Imagine you are in a combat zone and you have an urge to have nicotine in order to even operate a heavy machine vehicle, such as a Humvee and you have in your mind that you need the nicotine in order to properly handle your assigned tasks (American Journal of Public Health). Addiction caused by tobacco affects characteristics that can be prevented enabling the individual to focus on more important priorities rather than contemplating the next time he/she will be able to have an opportunity to use tobacco. Psychological to the physical problems tobacco causes effects every person in the mission by shifting the focus and having to take a step back to mitigate risks and hazards from deprived