MSMR. 2026 Jul 31;33(6-7):40-47.
ABSTRACT
This annual summary quantifies the impacts of various illnesses and injuries among members of the active component of the U.S. Coast Guard in 2025, using a disease classification system and morbidity burden measures derived from the Global Burden of Disease Study. In 2025, injuries, mental health disorders, and musculoskeletal system diseases were the categories of medical conditions associated with the most medical encounters, greatest numbers of members affected, and largest numbers of hospital days among active duty U.S. Coast Guard members. The morbidity burdens of Coast Guard members in 2025 are similar to those reported for Department of War active component service members. Mental health diagnoses, particularly mood and substance abuse disorders, in 2025 disproportionately accounted for more than half of all hospital bed days of Coast Guard members.
PMID:42623652
