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A workplace health promotion program for a predominantly military population: associations with general health, mental well-being, and sustainable employability

Abstract: Due to the globally increasing life expectancies, many countries are raising their official retirement age to prevent labour shortages and sustain retirement systems. …

Associations between corneal nerve structure and function in a Veteran population

Abstract: Background: We evaluate the relationship between corneal nerve structure and function in a veteran population. Methods: 83 veterans (mean age: 55 ± 5 years) seen at the …

A data-driven Method to discriminate limb salvage from other combat-related extremity trauma

Abstract: Introduction: The aim of this study was to address and enhance our ability to study the clinical outcome of limb salvage (LS), a commonly referenced but ill-defined …

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) in Military and Veteran Populations: A Systematic Review of Population-Based Surveys and Population Screening Studies

Abstract: Intimate partner violence (IPV) may be a major concern in military and veteran populations, and the aims of this systematic review were to (1) provide best available …

The Short-Term Reliability of the Conceptualised ‘Combat Readiness Assessment’

Abstract: Military fitness testing has historically assessed individual fitness components. Fitness assessments of this nature do not adequately monitor the physical requirements …

Association of Gulf War Illness-Related Symptoms with Military Exposures among 1990–1991 Gulf War Veterans Evaluated at the War-Related Illness and Injury Study Center (WRIISC)

Abstract: Veterans with difficult-to-diagnose conditions who receive care in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system can be referred for evaluation at one of …

Mission Himalaya: Exploring the Impact of a Supported High-Altitude Mountaineering Expedition on the Well-Being and Personal Development of UK Military Veterans

Abstract: Meaningful, positive, emotional and challenging adventurous activities may generate personal growth or recovery from ill health or injury. In this study, we used a …

Why It Is Difficult for Military Personnel to Quit Smoking: From the Perspective of Compensatory Health Beliefs

Abstract: Compensatory health beliefs are barriers to healthy behavior. In an effort to understand how the prevalence of these beliefs can be reduced in individuals, 376 valid …

Exposure Worry: The Psychological Impact of Perceived Ionizing Radiation Exposure in British Nuclear Test Veterans

Abstract: Potential psychological issues faced by British nuclear test veterans have been under-researched. This study assessed the prevalence of clinically relevant anxiety in …

A Service Evaluation of the Military HeadFIT Initiative: An Implementation Study

Abstract: (1) Background: UK Armed Forces personnel provide first response, support and protection during national and international disasters and conflicts. They thus have a …

Exploring Health Outcomes for U.S. Veterans Compared to Non-Veterans from 2003 to 2019

Abstract: The physical demands on U.S. service members have increased significantly over the past several decades as the number of military operations requiring overseas …

Racial and Ethnic Disparities in U.S. Veteran Health Characteristics

Abstract: Racial/ethnic health disparities persist among veterans despite comparable access and quality of care. We describe racial/ethnic differences in self-reported health …