Posted on May 20, 2015
How does the suicide rate among veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan compare to that among veterans of earlier wars?
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The VA reports that there are an average of 22 to 23 suicides among veterans. This may include veterans of all wars but the implication seems to be that it predominantly involves those of the wars in the Gulf and Afghanistan. It seems to me that it would be instructive to know how this breaks out by war. For example, Vietnam Vets suffered a far greater incidence of abuse upon return and yet I have not heard our suicide rate discussed so fervently. However, the author of the attached article that appeared in Military Times seems to think that the adjustment to civilian life is a major cause of the problem. Sadly, I can't find a breakout of this information. Has anyone had any better luck?
http://www.militarytimes.com/story/opinion/2015/05/19/stopping-veteran-suicide/27533823/
http://www.militarytimes.com/story/opinion/2015/05/19/stopping-veteran-suicide/27533823/
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I have not seen a breakout for earlier wars. Interesting question --- I will be staying tuned to this one CPT Jack Durish.
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GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad
Suicide Rate Spikes in Vietnam Vets Who Won't Seek Help
Suicide lifelines that highlight the trust between that generation of soldiers give hope to grim statistics that show rising number of suicides among middle-aged Americans.
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