Hegseth’s dubious low-T screening may flag up to 25 percent of the Army
Summary
A recent study indicates that mandatory testosterone screenings ordered for the military could incorrectly flag up to a quarter of active-duty Army members. Researchers found that the actual prevalence of the condition is likely much lower than these screening results will suggest.
Up to a quarter of active-duty Army members could receive a low testosterone result from mandatory military screening, despite the true prevalence of the condition likely being a tiny fraction of that figure, according to a study published Thursday in JAMA. The finding adds to concerns that the mandatory screening announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in July will lead…
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