Abstract: Purpose of Review: To identify factors associated with obesity in veterans of the recent, Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), and Operation …
Abstract: Background: UK Armed Forces (UK AF) veterans may be particularly vulnerable to obesity and its comorbid physical and mental health problems. Aim: To examine the …
Abstract: Both obesity and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are common among veterans. Veterans with PTSD are at higher risk for obesity and have poorer outcomes in obesity …
Abstract: Objective This study aims to describe geographic variation in veterans’ prevalence of obesity, participation in Veterans Health Administration’s behavioral weight …
Abstract: Introduction: Mental health of Veterans remains a key public policy issue as Veterans with mental health conditions continue to rise in numbers. There is, however, …
Abstract: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is increasingly recognized as a relatively common condition that is associated with poor health, including obesity. With a sizable …
Abstract: Purpose of the Study:With the influx of veterans entering older adulthood, it is increasingly important to understand risk factors for cognitive decline. Posttraumatic …
Abstract: The high prevalence of overweight and obesity in military recruits and in the US population as a whole necessitates understanding the health effects of body composition …
Abstract: In-depth interviews were conducted with veterans (n = 64) with an average age of 57 years to investigate eating behavior and food insecurity during military service and …