Egypt JUL05

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EGYPT: 

EGYPT Largest Arab population in the world Pollution becoming a significant problem

Physical Environment: 

Physical Environment Topography Mostly desert 8,500 ft in the southern Sinai Climate Intense sun Severe shortage of rainfall Extreme temperature variations in the desert; 50 degrees F in a 24hr period Summer winds may raise temperature 36 degrees F in less than 2 hours

Physical Environment: 

Physical Environment

Physical Environment: 

Physical Environment

Environmental Health Risk: 

Greatest short term risks associated with ingestion of contaminated food/water; extreme heat/cold; airborne particulates; high altitude Greatest long term risks associated with consuming food contaminated with toxic metals or pesticides Environmental Health Risk

Infectious Disease Risk: 

Infectious Disease Risk INTERMEDIATE RISK for infectious diseases Inadequate force health protection (FHP) measures, will adversely impact mission effectiveness

Infectious Diseases: 

Infectious Diseases Foodborne and Waterborne Diseases HIGH RISK = Diarrhea, hep A & E, typhoid fever INTERMEDIATE RISK = brucellosis, cholera FHP Priorities Deploy appropriate PM personnel and equipment Consume food, water, ice only from US-approved sources Operate food preparation facilities in accordance with Army doctrine Ensure proper hand washing facilities near all latrines and dining facilities and enforce

Infectious Diseases Cont.: 

Infectious Diseases Cont. Vector-borne Diseases HIGH RISK = Malaria, Dengue fever, Leishmaniasis INTERMEDIATE RISK = Chikungunya, Crimean-Congo fever, Japanese encephalitis, Rickettsioses, Sand-fly fever, Scrub typhus, West Nile fever FHP Priorities Use DEET on all exposed skin Treat field uniforms with permethrin Use bed nets in field conditions, treat with permethrin Enforce malaria chemoprophylaxis as appropriate

Infectious Diseases Cont.: 

Infectious Diseases Cont. Animal-contact Diseases HIGH RISK = Rabies, among the highest in the world INTERMEDIATE RISK = Anthrax, Q-fever FHP Priorities Avoid animal contact No mascots Report all animal bites and scratches What not to do!

Infectious Diseases Cont.: 

Infectious Diseases Cont. Sexually Transmitted Diseases INTERMEDIATE RISK = gonorrhea, chlamydia, HIV, Hep B FHP Priorities Avoid sexual contact Use latex condoms if sexually active

Infectious Diseases Cont.: 

Infectious Diseases Cont. Water-contact Diseases INTERMEDIATE RISK = leptospirosis FHP Priorities avoid unnecessary contact with lakes, rivers, streams, and other surface water There will not be a sign like this.

Infectious Diseases Cont.: 

Infectious Diseases Cont. Respiratory Diseases INTERMEDIATE RISK = tuberculosis FHP Priorities Tuberculin skin test before and after deployment Avoid close contact with local population

Hazardous Animals & Plants: 

Hazardous Animals & Plants Animals Rabid dogs, snakes, centipedes, scorpions, spiders Plants Mexican Poppy, Fetid Nightshade FHP Priorities Do not handle animals Shake out boots, clothing, & bedding Do not touch, chew, eat, or burn unfamiliar plants

SUMMARY: 

SUMMARY Physical Environment Infectious Diseases = High Risk Hazardous Animals and Plants FHP measures are simple and effective Use and Enforce Will conserve the fighting strength