• Journal: Annals of Epidemiology
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Family incarceration and barriers to mental health care among low-income US Veterans

Abstract:Background: Family member incarceration is a risk factor for mental health challenges. However, less research has investigated the relationship between family member …

Describing county-level clustering patterns of suicide among Veterans Health Administration patients and all American adults, 2018–2019, using exploratory spatial data analysis

Abstract: Purpose: Veterans account for 7 % of the adult American population but nearly 14 % of the country’s adult suicides. With a distinct geodemographic profile, veterans …

History of arrest and firearm ownership among low-income US military Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: The United States has the highest per capita firearm ownership rate globally, with military veterans representing a unique subgroup due to their combat …

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 …

Divergent trends in accidental deaths since return from an Afghanistan/Iraq deployment among Army soldiers

Abstract: PURPOSE: Accidental death is a leading cause of mortality among military members and Veterans; however, knowledge is limited regarding time-dependent risk following …

Prevalence and risk factors of post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 among United States Veterans

Abstract: PURPOSE: To better understand Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC) in the Veteran population, this study aims to determine the prevalence of PASC and identify risk …

Space-time clustering of COVID-19 cases in the United States Veteran population

Abstract: To assess the distribution and clustering of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) testing and incidence over space and time, U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) …

Tobacco and other substances use among Veterans with and without disabilities

Abstract: United States Military veterans are amongst the highest at risk for suffering from disabilities coupled with current substance use including tobacco, marijuana, and …

Suicide risk among 1.3 million veterans who were on active duty during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars

Abstract: Purpose: We conducted a retrospective cohort mortality study to determine the postservice suicide risk of recent wartime veterans comparing them with the US general …

Military Combat and Risk of Coronary Heart Disease and Ischemic Stroke in Aging Men: The Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) Study

Abstract: Purpose: To assess the long-term association of military combat stress with coronary heart disease (CHD) and ischemic stroke (IS). Methods: The association between …