Veterans in Canada released since 1998: A Sex-disaggregated Profile

Abstract: In Canada, 14% of the estimated Veteran population are female. However, recent data on Veterans has not been examined by sex across service, demographic and well-being characteristics. This study examines recently released Veterans as a first step to integrating sex- and gender-based analysis into research, policy, and planning. Male and female Veterans are similar in many characteristics. However, female Veterans differ from male Veterans in some measures of health, purpose, and finances. Further research is needed to understand the differences observed. This study uses the Life After Service Studies (LASS) 2010, 2013, and 2016 surveys and
income tax record linkage data to disaggregate demographic, service and well-being characteristics by sex and three service components. LASS covers Veterans released since 1998, which account for an estimated 11% of the total Canadian Veteran population. Over 40 indicators were examined across seven domains of well-being: health, purpose, finances, life skills, social integration, housing and physical environment, and culture and social environment