Is it healthy to live aboard a nuclear submarine?
The common person does not know much about nuclear submarines, so the issue of health is in the dark. The navy exclaims its healthy victorious journey through time and sea, but all tales are not told. I would not feel guilty or shameful to say that the basic heath of submariners is ignored. Granted it is up to each person to maintain their own health, but one can only go so far to overcome daily restrictions and obstacles. There is a revolving 18 hour day which in itself is somewhat unnatural. Some scientist somewhere figured out that this was the most efficient means of operation. Those said scientists have not probably bothered to place themselves on the recommended schedule for an extended period of time. Often you are not allowed to exercise for atmosphere control and due to mission regulations. Other times, being up for 36 – 52 hours naturally (if it may be stated that way) kills any desire to maintain your body or health. Most fresh food is gone within a week. The meal quality, w
