3-12 factors associated with high blood pressure. The Navy recognizes that high blood pressure is a health problem; Navy-wide health fairs and some medical sites provide mass  screening,  education,  and  referral.  Active-duty members receive a high blood pressure screening as a regular  part  of  all  medical  and  dental  exams.  Navy medical units will provide the control (prescription/medication) and follow-up. Stress Management Stress is a real part of Navy life and learning to cope effectively  is  essential.  The   goal   is   for   100 percent participation in stress awareness and education programs for    service    members,    dependents,     and     civilians. Programs exist in medical units,  host  commands,  and FSCs. Smoking Education and Prevention The   Surgeon   General   of   the   United   States   has determined  that  the  smoking  of  tobacco  is  the  most preventable cause of illness and death. The Environmental Protection Agency states that involuntary/passive smoking poses a public health risk larger   than   the   hazardous   air   pollutants   from   all industrial emissions combined. Medical evidence shows overwhelmingly   that   the   use   of   tobacco   products adversely  impacts  on  the  health  and  readiness  of  the entire Navy. Tobacco use impairs such critical military skills   as   night   vision   and   eye/hand   coordination.   It increases   susceptibility   to   disease.   It   also   impairs cardiorespiratory   endurance,   exercise   tolerance,   and stamina. The Department of the Navy (DON) supports the   concept   that   each   person   has   an   obligation   to preserve one’s health. Additionally, the DON recognizes its   responsibility   to   enact   and   enforce   appropriate environmental  protective  measures  to  ensure  a  safe, healthy, and unpolluted work and living environment. Lower Back Injury Prevention The Navy Health and Physical Readiness Program supports the wellness and physical fitness of all Navy personnel. One element of  the  program  is  lower  back injury prevention. Back injuries affect over 90 percent of all service members at some point in their careers. Over 50 percent of lost workdays experienced annually by the Navy  are  due  to  back  injuries.  Education  programs delivered  by  physical  therapy  officers  can  result  in  a significant reduction in the incidence of back injuries. These programs contribute to a higher state of physical readiness to meet mission requirements. MILITARY CASH AWARDS PROGRAM The Military Cash Awards Program (MILCAP) was developed to encourage individuals to suggest practical ways  to  reduce  costs  and  improve  productivity  in  the Navy,    Department    of    Defense,    and    other    federal government operations. MILCAP provides for payment of cash incentives based on the amount of money saved by a suggestion. If you think you know a better, cheaper, or  more  efficient  way  to  get  a  job  done,  check  into OPNAVINST  1650.8.  This  instruction  gives  all  the details    on    how    to    submit    your    suggestions    and inventions to the Navy for consideration. You may help the Navy to improve its way of doing business and get a cash reward to boot. NAVY FAMILY HOUSING PROGRAM The Navy’s Family Housing Program will continue to be a high priority for quality of life issues. The Navy’s mission  assures  that  military  members  have  suitable housing   in   which   to   shelter   themselves   and   their families.  Congressional  and   Department   of   Defense policy requires that the civilian housing market be the primary   source   of   housing   for   military   personnel. Authority  for  construction  of  military  family  housing occurs when the civilian housing market cannot meet the needs of the local military community. · Military  family  housing  Navy-wide  numbers more than 70,000 units. · Resource  sponsorship  (funding)  of  the  Navy Family Housing Program is under the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations. The  Navy  reviews  its  housing  construction  plan annually  based  on  a  Military  Family  Housing  (MFH) survey  sponsored  by  the  Naval  Facilities  Engineering Command (NAVFACENGCOM). There is a continuing effort to get more funding to modernize existing units. Policy Navy   policy   concerning   family   housing   is   as follows: · All military members with dependents, including single parents attached to deployable units, are eligible for MFH.