Well-Being of Canadian Armed Forces Veterans: Canadian Community Health Survey 2003
Abstract: The 2003 Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) of the general Canadian population included a series of questions to identify Veterans living in Canada. This survey is the sole source of demographic and well-being information representative of the entire population of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Veterans who did not serve in World War I, World War II or the Korean War. This study, conducted in collaboration with Statistics Canada, examines the well-being of Canadian Armed Forces Veterans for a variety of indicators compared to other Canadians.
While most individuals achieve the transition to civilian life smoothly, some face significant challenges. Although numerous support services are available to those who need them, …