jueves, 2 de enero de 2020

Majority of recent veterans report physical health concerns

Morning Rounds
Shraddha Chakradhar

Majority of recent veterans report physical health concerns

A survey of more than 9,500 U.S. veterans who had recently left active service finds that health is a top concern as they readjust to civilian life. Here’s more: 
  • Overall trends: 53% of respondents who were surveyed within the first year of leaving active military duty said they had a chronic health condition. A third reported having a mental health condition. 
  • Health conditions: Around 40% of respondents reported dealing with chronic pain. Almost a quarter reported anxiety and depression. Fewer than 10% said they had high cholesterol. 
  • Demographic differences: More men reported being satisfied with their health than women. Those who had been deployed to war zones reported more health concerns than veterans who hadn’t served there. 

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