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Results for the Active Component

This page brings together all published findings from the 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey for the active component, including the main report, a summary brief, topic-specific research briefs, and service-level infographics. The materials cover active personnel in the U.S. Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Coast Guard.

For related findings, see the the reserve component results. Because making direct comparisons between the two components is not advised, RAND researchers employed a regression model that allowed them to compare the two components.

Overview

Research
2018 Department of Defense Health Related Behaviors Survey: Results for the Active Component
RAND researchers report key findings from the 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey of active component service members. This report details the survey's methodology, sample demographics, and results in the areas of health promotion and disease prevention, substance use, mental and emotional health, physical health and functional limitations, sexual behavior and health, sexual orientation and health, and deployment experiences and health.
Apr 28, 2021

Research Summary
2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Summary Findings and Policy Implications for the Active Component
Apr 28, 2021

Findings by Topic

Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Among the Active Component
This brief captures findings from the 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey of members of the U.S. military's active component, and includes results for physical activity, weight status, screen time, annual physical assessment, sleep health, and use of substances to stay awake.

Substance Use

2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Substance Use Among the Active Component
The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This brief reviews results for substance use among active component members, particularly use of alcohol, tobacco, and medication.

Mental and Emotional Health

2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Mental and Emotional Health Among the Active Component
The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This brief reviews results for mental and emotional health among active component members.

Physical Health and Functioning

2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Physical Health and Functional Limitations Among the Active Component
The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This brief reviews results for physical health and functional limitations among active component members.

Sexual Behavior and Health

2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Sexual Behavior and Health Among the Active Component
The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This brief reviews results for sexual behavior and health among active component members.

Sexual Orientation and Health

2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Sexual Orientation and Health Among the Active Component
The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This brief reviews results for sexual orientation and health among active component members.

Deployment Experiences and Health

2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Deployment Experiences and Health Among the Active Component
The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This brief reviews results for recent deployment experiences and health among active component members.

Findings by Service

Air Force

Assessing the Health Readiness of Active Component Airmen: Results from Air Force Respondents to the HRBS

The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This infographic reports key findings for active component members in the Air Force.

Army

Assessing the Health Readiness of Active Component Soldiers: Results from Army Respondents to the HRBS

The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This infographic reports key findings for active component members in the Army.

Marine Corps

Assessing the Health Readiness of Active Component Marines: Results from Marine Corps Respondents to the HRBS

The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This infographic reports key findings for active component members in the Marine Corps.

Navy

Assessing the Health Readiness of Active Component Sailors: Results from Navy Respondents to the HRBS

The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This infographic reports key findings for active component members in the Navy.

Coast Guard

Assessing the Health Readiness of Active Component Coast Guardsmen: Results from Coast Guard Respondents to the HRBS

The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This infographic reports key findings for active component members in the Coast Guard.