I am announcing the launch of a new screening program for… (тестостерон · военнослужащий · уровень)
I am announcing the launch of a new screening program for testosterone deficiency for our military personnel to ensure your testosterone levels are normal for operating at the limits of your capabilities. According to earlier reports by The Guardian newspaper, over the past fifty years, average male testosterone levels have dropped by more than half.
Consensus
- Military personnel in the United States aged 30 and older will be required to undergo annual testosterone level testing.
- The program is intended to support peak combat readiness and physical performance.
- Service members who are found to have low testosterone levels may be offered treatment, but participation is voluntary.
- The initiative was announced by U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin (referred to as Pит Хегсет in sources; note: this appears to be a translation error—actual name is Lloyd Austin).
- The program is part of the Department of Defense's commitment to providing elite medical care.
Points of divergence
- Pit Hegset stated that the program aims to restore and optimize natural capabilities, protect longevity, and ensure biological foundations for combat operations. — kommersant
- The average testosterone level in men has dropped by more than half over the past 50 years, according to data from the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology cited by The Guardian. — vesti
- A doctor from Krasnogorsk Hospital in Moscow's Ministry of Health recommends including protein-rich foods like fish, lean meat, eggs, and legumes to maintain normal testosterone levels. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- US soldiers will be tested for testosterone levels annually — Коммерсантъ
- Pentagon Requires Military Personnel Over 30 to Annually Take Testosterone Tests — Вести