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Lack of relationship between posttraumatic stress disorder and coronary atherosclerotic burden among twin Veterans from the Vietnam era

Abstract: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been related to ischemic heart disease (IHD), and the primary substrate for IHD is atherosclerotic burden. We aim to estimate …

High-risk emergency department visits and risk of all-cause mortality, suicide, and fatal overdose among US military Veterans

Abstract: Deaths due to overdose and suicide together comprise an urgent public health challenge. Using Veterans Health Administration (VHA) electronic health records, we …

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 …

Risk and protective factors of probable binge eating disorder in US military spouses: Findings from the Millennium Cohort Family Study

Abstract: Binge eating disorder (BED) is a public health concern that has received little research attention in military families. More research is needed to identify risk and …

Racial, ethnic, and sex disparities in mental health among U.S. service members and Veterans: Findings from the Millennium Cohort Study

Abstract: Although disparities in mental health occur within racially, ethnically, and gender-diverse civilian populations, it is unclear whether these disparities persist within …

Racial, ethnic, and sex disparities in mental health among US service members and Veterans: Findings from the Millennium Cohort Study

Abstract: Although disparities in mental health occur within racially, ethnically, and sex-diverse civilian populations, it is unclear whether these disparities persist within US …

Acute myocardial infarction in Scottish military veterans: a retrospective cohort study of 57,000 veterans and 173,000 matched nonveterans

Abstract: Few studies of veterans have examined cardiovascular disease as the primary outcome, other than in relation to specific conflicts or hazards. To assess the long-term …

The Long-Term Consequences of Military Deployment: A 5-Year Cohort Study of United Kingdom Reservists Deployed to Iraq in 2003

Abstract: Reserve and National Guard forces have been mobilized to an unprecedented degree in recent overseas conflicts. There is concern that rates of psychological problems may …

Effect of Deployment on the Occurrence of Child Maltreatment in Military and Nonmilitary Families

Abstract: War has a profound emotional impact on military personnel and their families, but little is known about how deployment-related stress impacts the occurrence of child …