BUD TALKS: Cannabis use among Veterans

Abstract: With increasing rates of cannabis use among Canadian Veterans, it is important to understand their views and experiences. Found out more about patterns of cannabis use …

It’s time for a healthy aging strategy for Canada’s Veterans

Abstract: Canada’s Veterans are an aging population, and many Veterans in this cohort are positioned to age with increasingly complex health and social needs. These changing …

Canadian Veteran chronic disease prevalence and health services use in the five years following release: a matched retrospective cohort study using routinely collected data

Abstract: Background: Occupational exposures may result in Canadian military Veterans having poorer health and higher use of health services after transitioning to civilian life …

Mechanisms of heightened pain-related disability in CAF servicemembers and Veterans with comorbid chronic pain and PTSD

Abstract: Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members and Veterans with chronic pain and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms were surveyed. Participants with a high number of …

Characteristics, institutional behaviour, and post-release outcomes of federal Veteran and non-Veteran men offenders

Abstract: Incarcerated Veterans represent 2.5% of the federal offender population and are a unique subset of the general Canadian Veteran population. This study provides the first …

Characteristics of Canadian Veterans reimbursed for cannabis for medical purposes: Life After Service Survey 2016

Abstract: This research explored the demographic, military service, and health characteristics associated with cannabis for medical purposes (CMP) reimbursements among Veterans …

Sex-specific differences in physical health and health services use among Canadian Veterans: a retrospective cohort study using healthcare administrative data

Abstract: Introduction: Military occupations have historically been, and continue to be, male dominated. As such, female military Veteran populations tend to be understudied, and …

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Canadian Armed Forces Veterans who live with chronic pain

Abstract: Chronic pain is more frequent in military Veterans than in the general population. The objective of this study was to assess whether the COVID-19 pandemic has had a …

Chronic pain: The Canadian Armed Forces Members and Veterans Mental Health Follow-up Survey

Abstract: Chronic pain is pain that has lasted three to six months or longer. Many people with back pain, migraines, arthritis, and gastrointestinal conditions such as irritable …

Identifying release-related precursors to suicide among Canadian Veterans between 1976 and 2012

Abstract: The Veteran Suicide Mortality Study describes the risk of death by suicide for Canadian Veterans using data linkage at Statistics Canada. The study includes Veterans …

Characteristics of Men Offenders who Self-Reported Veteran Status

Abstract: The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) has a partnership with Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) to support veterans involved with the federal correctional system. Previous …