A summary of Veteran-related statistics: Second edition

Abstract: In this report, the authors provide updated analyses of U.S. veteran demographics, mental health, and labor market outcomes using nationally representative datasets, …

Patterns and predictors of COVID-19 vaccine uptake among U.S. active duty service members, 2020-2022: Implications for future pandemics

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Vaccine mandates have been used to minimize the duty days lost and deaths attributable to infectious disease among active duty Service members (ADSMs). In …

Mechanisms of injury for traumatic brain injury among U.S. military service members before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract: Objective: To understand the mechanisms of injury and demographic risk factors associated with traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients among active and reserve service …

UK service personnel medical discharges: financial year 2023/24

This official statistic provides information on medical discharges among UK regular service personnel. The bulletin focuses on medical discharges within the most recent financial …

Identifying risk factors for dental emergency visits in the US Army

Abstract: Introduction: The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between subjects’ oral health characteristics and the incidence of a dental emergency over 1 …

Osteoarthritis across joint sites in the Million Veteran Program: Insights from electronic health records and military service history

Abstract: Objective: To characterize the relationship between OA frequency and a host of demographic characteristics, comorbidities, military service history, and physical health …

US Veterans Administration autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease cohort: Demographic, comorbidity and key laboratory data characteristics

Abstract: BACKGROUND: We used the largest integrated US health care system, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), to establish a robust resource for demographic, longitudinal …

The impact of race and other demographic factors on the false positive rates of five embedded Performance Validity Tests (PVTs) in a Veteran sample

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: It is common to use normative adjustments based on race to maintain accuracy when interpreting cognitive test results during neuropsychological assessment. …

Arthritis prevalence among Veterans - United States, 2017-2021

Abstract: Arthritis is a chronic inflammatory condition and a leading cause of chronic pain and disability. Because arthritis prevalence is higher among U.S. military veterans …

Relationships among race, ethnicity, and gender and whole health among US veterans

Abstract: Racial, ethnic, and gender health care disparities in the United States are well-documented and stretch across the lifespan. Even in large integrated health care systems …

UK service personnel medical discharges: financial year 2022/23

Abstract: This official statistic provides information on medical discharges among UK regular service personnel. The bulletin focuses on medical discharges within the most recent …

Trends in cannabis-positive urine toxicology test results: US Veterans Health Administration emergency department patients, 2008 to 2019

Abstract: Objectives This study aimed to examine trends in cannabis-positive urine drug screens (UDSs) among emergency department (ED) patients from 2008 to 2019 using data from …