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.