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Cause-specific mortality among U.S. service members and Veterans (2001-2018): Comparison to the U.S. general population

Abstract: BACKGROUND: To compare cause-specific mortality between an occupational cohort of U.S. service members and veterans and the general civilian adult population. METHODS: …

Discrimination, bullying, and hazing experiences among United States military personnel in the Millennium Cohort Study

Abstract: Introduction: Discrimination, bullying, and hazing are often not reported through existing, formal military channels. Self-reported assessments may better capture …

Discrimination, bullying, and hazing experiences among United States military personnel in the Millennium Cohort Study

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Discrimination, bullying, and hazing are often not reported through existing, formal military channels. Self-reported assessments may better capture …

Participant satisfaction and engagement with a military longitudinal cohort study: The U.S. Millennium Cohort Study

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Service members and veterans remain a challenging population for survey research. As the Millennium Cohort Study is the largest and longest running …

Military Veterans’ psychological health and physical activity following separation from service

Abstract: The transition from military to civilian life can bring about substantive challenges for United States (U.S.) veterans. The purpose of this study was to examine …

Sex, race, and ethnic disparities in cardiovascular disease risk factors among service members and Veterans

Abstract: Background: Health disparities in cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors persist among racially, ethnically, and sex diverse civilian populations. Little is known …

Factors associated with mental healthcare utilization among United States military personnel with posttraumatic stress disorder or depression symptoms

Abstract: Introduction: Although posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression are prominent mental health conditions affecting United States service members, only a subset …

All-cause mortality among United States military personnel: Findings from the Millennium Cohort Study, 2001–2021

Abstract: Purpose: The goal of this study was to estimate all-cause mortality among Operations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, and New Dawn era service members and veterans and to …

Prevalence and risk factors for the development of bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder in a large US military cohort

Abstract: While bulimia nervosa (BN) and binge eating disorder (BED) are prevalent in military populations, an understanding of risk and protective factors is limited by a lack of …

Bidirectional associations between probable eating disorders and mental health conditions among military service members and Veterans

Abstract: Although prior research has examined the prevalence of eating disorders (EDs) such as binge eating disorder (BED) and bulimia nervosa (BN) among military personnel, less …

Racial, ethnic, and sex differences in eating disorder onset among US military service members

Abstract: Bulimia nervosa (BN) and binge eating disorder (BED) are the most prevalent eating disorders (EDs) among military personnel. Although sex differences are noted in ED …

Prospective comparison of risk factors for firearm suicide and non-firearm suicide in a large population-based cohort of current and former US service members: Findings from the Millennium Cohort Study

Abstract: Background: Suicide is a leading cause of death among service members and veterans. Among suicide methods, firearms are the most lethal and commonly used method among …