Suicide Risk & Risk of Death Among Recent Veterans

Kimberly T Konkel 1/21/157:53 AM

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Among deployed and non-deployed active duty Veterans who served during the Iraq or Afghanistan wars between 2001 and 2007, the rate of suicide was greatest the first three years after leaving service, according to a recent study. Compared to the U.S. population, both deployed and non-deployed Veterans had a higher risk of suicide, but a lower risk of death from other causes combined. Deployed Veterans also had a lower risk of suicide compared to non-deployed Veterans. These findings are from a study that looked at the vital status of 1.3 million Veterans from their time of discharge through the end of 2009.

To read the study abstract, go to: http://www.publichealth.va.gov...-recent-veterans.asp

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