What is AFI44-173 POPULATION HEALTH?
AFI44-173 POPULATION HEALTH is an Air Force regulation that provides guidance and procedures for the effective management and improvement of the health and well-being of Air Force personnel.

Who is responsible for implementing and enforcing AFI44-173?
The Air Force Surgeon General (AF/SG) is responsible for implementing and enforcing AFI44-173 POPULATION HEALTH across the Air Force.

How does AFI44-173 define population health?
AFI44-173 defines population health as the organized efforts to identify and measure the health status and health needs of military personnel, their dependents, and the communities where they are stationed.

What are the key objectives of AFI44-173 POPULATION HEALTH?
The key objectives of AFI44-173 are to optimize health readiness, minimize the impact of illness and injury, and promote healthy behaviors to enhance the overall fitness and well-being of Air Force personnel and their dependents.

How does AFI44-173 address health surveillance?
AFI44-173 establishes guidelines for health surveillance, including health risk assessment and reporting, health data collection, and analysis techniques to identify relevant health trends and issues within the Air Force.

Does AFI44-173 address health promotion and prevention?
Yes, AFI44-173 emphasizes the importance of health promotion and prevention activities such as wellness education, immunization programs, and lifestyle modification programs to reduce the incidence of preventable diseases and injuries.

Is mental health addressed in AFI44-173?
Yes, AFI44-173 recognizes mental health as an essential component of population health and provides guidance on mental health promotion, prevention, and treatment services for Air Force personnel.

How does AFI44-173 support occupational and environmental health?
AFI44-173 addresses occupational and environmental health factors by emphasizing hazard identification, exposure monitoring, and implementation of measures to mitigate risks in the workplace and other military installations.

Does AFI44-173 address community health assessment and planning?
Yes, AFI44-173 encourages military bases and installations to conduct community health assessments and develop strategic plans to address the health needs of both the military and civilian populations in their area.