Tag: Military
AMA Joins Brief Seeking VA Coverage of Sex Reassignment Sx
Several organizations support transgender veterans seeking to repeal policy of not covering SRS
Post-Deployment Screening Has Limited Benefit in U.K. Military
Screening based on tailored advice does not reduce prevalence of disorders or increase help-seeking
Under-Reporting of Child Abuse Suspected Within U.S. Army
Some children may be 'falling through the cracks of a broken system,' researcher says
Sickle Cell Trait Doesn’t Up Mortality Risk in U.S. Soldiers
However, SC trait was linked with significantly higher risk of exertional rhabdomyolysis
Obesity Prevalent in Military Service Members, Veterans
Obese more likely to be male, older, less educated, in Army or Navy, or no longer in military
Army Has the Highest Suicide Risk in U.S. Military
Firearms implicated in about two-thirds of cases
Well-Being of Kids From Military Families Suffers During Wartime
Children of military families at higher risk of substance abuse, violence, carrying weapons
Sun Exposure in the Military Ups Skin Cancer Risk in U.S. Veterans
Fewer than 30 percent of respondents report routine access to sunscreen while working
Weight Disqualifies 1 in 3 Young Adults From U.S. Military
61 percent rise in obesity among the U.S. military's active duty forces since 2002
Newly Enlisted Army Soldiers at Risk of Attempted Suicide
And women, whether officers or enlisted, were at twice the risk of men
