A silent epidemic of suicides stalked the nation’s military veterans community, even before the global shutdown brought on by the COVID-19 shutdown. A new government-funded study released Monday found that suicide rates among veterans who served in the aftermath of the 9/11 terror attacks soared more than tenfold during the decade and a half before the pandemic hit.
In a study funded by the Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs, six researchers in the newpublished in the journal JAMA Neurology found a fast-widening disparity in death rates by suicide between post-9/11 veterans and the general U.S. adult population between 2006 and 2020, the most recent year of data available.
Among some 2,516,189 post-9/11 veterans who received care from the Military Health System and Veterans Health Administration between 2006 and 2020, the suicide rate increased at an annual average of 14.8% for those with traumatic brain injuries, surging from 7.11 to 90.81 deaths per 100,000 people. In a statement emailed to The Times, a VA spokesman touted several recent initiatives aimed at reducing veteran suicides.
“It would be hoped that, on the basis of such troubling statistics, the VA would take all necessary steps to level off and reduce these suicide rates among our veterans,” Jack Van Horn, a brain researcher who teaches psychology and data science at the University of Virginia, said in an interview.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Rangers snap 8-game losing streak with 4-run 9th inning vs. TwinsFor the first time in 11 days, the Texas Rangers have won a baseball game.
Consulte Mais informação »
Cleveland Guardians’ manager Terry Francona ready for his swan song: CrowquillTito has seen a lot in his 11 years as manager of Guardians.
Consulte Mais informação »
Messi debuta con gol en la MLS. Inter Miami rompe racha de 11 partidos sin ganarLionel Messi se estrenó en la MLS con un gol a los 89 minutos para que su Inter Miami derrotase el sábado 2-0 a los Red Bulls de Nueva York y rompiese una racha de 11 partidos sin ganar, con lo cual salió del fondo de la tabla de posiciones.
Consulte Mais informação »
11 Huge Celebs Who Now Have Surprisingly 'Normal' (Or, You Know, Normal-Ish) Jobs'Don't you sing or something?' Kathy's sister Rosie asked Kevin. He replied, 'That was my day job. Now I'm doing this.'
Consulte Mais informação »
Resilient French bulldog wolfs down 11 rubber ducksThank goodness the veterinarian wasn’t a quack.
Consulte Mais informação »
5 armed robberies happen within 11 minutes in Hyde Park, Kenwood: UChicago police alertThe Chicago Police Department is investigating the armed robberies.
Consulte Mais informação »