An Army Health of the Force report shows that soldiers continue to struggle with sleep and proper nutrition, as reported by Army Times.

The report, released Dec. 10 by the Army surgeon general’s office, gives leaders and commanders a snapshot of active-duty soldier health across 30 U.S.-based installations in 2014.

It looked at injuries, behavioral health, chronic disease, obesity, tobacco use, sleep disorders, hospital admissions, and other health measures. Officials then created an overall Installation Health Index, rating each installation in the study.

Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and Fort Benning, Georgia, for example, both had higher scores for physical fitness but lower scores for sleep. Fort Eustis, Virginia, had lower rates of tobacco use and diagnosed sleep disorders but a higher proportion of soldiers who were not medically ready.

The report is the Army’s first attempt to review, prioritize and share best health practices at the installation level, according to information from the Army. Senior Army leaders now can use the report to track the health of the Army, post by post, and share lessons learned, said Lt. Gen. Patricia Horoho, the outgoing Army surgeon general.

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