Gulf War: a legacy of suspicion

Abstract: This document examines the issues surrounding Gulf War illnesses and the current support provisions for veterans of the 1990-91 Gulf War. It is intended to inform policy …

Risk of Incarceration Among Male Veterans and Nonveterans - Are Veterans of the All Volunteer Force at Greater Risk?

Abstract: In this study, we used data from national surveys of U.S. veterans and nonveterans to investigate whether military service increased risk for incarceration compared to …

Gambling Problems in UK Armed Forces Veterans: Preliminary Findings

Abstract: - International evidence shows elevated rates of problem gambling in former members of the Armed Forces (i.e., veterans). - To date, no research has investigated …

Healthcare utilization and mortality among Veterans of the Gulf War

Abstract: The authors conducted an extensive search for published works concerning healthcare utilization and mortality among Gulf War veterans of the Coalition forces who served …

What's in a Name? Defining and Caring for "Veterans"

Abstract: An important feature of civil-military relations is the way in which states recognize the sacrifices that the men and women of the armed forces give to their country and …

Profile of the Ex-Service Community in the UK

Summary: This is the first of a series of reports on the ex-Service community in the UK. This UK report sets out, for the first time: current and comprehensive estimates of the …

Coping styles, quality of life, and sexual trauma in women veterans

Abstract: The purpose of the following study was to evaluate sexual trauma and the effects on women veteran’s quality of life ratings and current and past coping strategies. …

Mortality among UK Gulf War veterans

Abstract: Background: Armed forces personnel who served in the Gulf War report more current ill-health than those who were not deployed. There has been concern expressed that they …

Substance Abuse and Sexual Trauma in a Female Veteran Population

Abstract: An increasing number of researchers have explored connections between substance abuse, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and sexual assault histories in civilian …