Search
Close this search box.
Search
Close this search box.

7 Most Common Health Problems Veterans Face

According to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), there were 20.4 million U.S. veterans in 2016. Around 9 million of them are registered at VA health services. Some come in for minor health issues such as burns or cuts, while others face much more serious illnesses.

“Veterans experience mental health disorders, substance use disorders, post-traumatic stress, and traumatic brain injury at disproportionate rates compared to their civilian counterparts,” says Maria Olenick, PhD, RN, Chair-Undergraduate Nursing & Clinical Associate Professor at Florida International University.

Check out the most common health problems vets face!

1 234 ... 8NEXT
Facebook
Twitter
WhatsApp
Pinterest
Reddit
LinkedIn
Facebook
Twitter
WhatsApp

Leave a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

READ NEXT

Warning Signs You Have an Unhealthy Gut

Your gastrointestinal tract is lined with microbes collectively called the microbiome, which includes bacteria, fungi, and even viruses. Gut bacteria perform many important functions in the body, including aiding the

5 Symptoms That You’ve Become Dangerously Stressed

Body Aches & Pains According to Everyday Health, when we stress out, our sympathetic nerve system activates the flight-or-fight response. “Blood is then sent to major muscle groups that increase

20 Ways to Slash Your Risk of Bone Fractures

You can’t build strong bones overnight… The process is long and neverending. From foods to exercises, there are a plethora of things you can do to boost your bones. Osteoporosis,

4 Signs Your Back Pain Is Actually Arthritis

A backache that won’t quit may not just be from shoveling, lifting too-heavy weights, or wearing too-high heels. These telltale signs suggest it could be osteoarthritis, or arthritis of the

9 Things You Should NEVER Mix With Alcohol

If you read the fine print on many FDA-approved over-the-counter substances, you’ll be familiar with a certain common warning: “Do not take with alcohol.” But you’re not alone if you

This Is What You Need to Know About Hepatitis C

This is a serious liver infection caused by the hepatitis C virus and it’s transmitted when an infected person’s blood gets in a healthy person’s blood stream. This could happen

7 Common Foods That Make You Smell Bad

“Rotten egg” smell isn’t pleasant at all. Imagine you are in a crowd and you are the “victim” of this stench. The first thing you will do is to run

The Best Vitamins for a Healthy Digestive System

Inefficiencies in the digestion system can cause discomfort in the form of gas, bloating, cramping and other uncomfortable side effects of indigestion. Our body needs essential vitamins to function properly,

8 Signs of Inflammation in Your Body to Watch For

Acute inflammation The body’s normal reaction to a warning is called acute inflammation. “The body marshals its defenses to prevent injury or infection,” says Alan Mensch, MD, senior vice president

Scroll to Top