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Behavioral risks associated with tattooing.

Mark B Stephens1

  • 1Department of Family Medicine, Uniformed Services University, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA. mstephens@usuhs.mil

Family Medicine
|February 5, 2003
PubMed
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Tattoos in military recruits are linked to higher rates of smoking, heavy drinking, and risky behaviors. This highlights an opportunity for targeted health counseling among service members.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Military Medicine
  • Adolescent Health

Background:

  • Tattoos are increasingly common, particularly among adolescents.
  • Self-expression through tattoos is prevalent in young populations.
  • Understanding associated health behaviors is crucial for military readiness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate health-risk behaviors linked to tattoos in young adults entering military service.
  • To identify specific behaviors associated with tattoo prevalence in recruits.
  • To inform preventive health strategies within the military.

Main Methods:

  • A modified Youth Risk Behavioral Survey (YRBS) was administered to 550 military recruits.
  • Participants were new entrants to the US Marine Corps and US Air Force.

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  • Key outcome variables included tobacco use, alcohol consumption, and risky behaviors.

    • Main Results:

    • 27% of recruits reported having tattoos prior to service.
    • Women recruits were more likely to have tattoos than men.
    • Tattooed individuals exhibited higher rates of smoking, heavy drinking, and riding with impaired drivers.

    Conclusions:

    • Tattoos in military recruits correlate with adverse health-risk behaviors.
    • These findings underscore the need for tailored preventive interventions.
    • Targeted counseling can address health risks associated with tattoos in this population.