High number.
And many more are killing themselves with drug and alcohol abuse.
From what war? Is this a compilation of all wars? I would say it comes with the territory.
The suicide rate among veterans has surged 35 percent since 2001, driven in part by sharp increases among those who have served since 2001, according to the largest study of such suicides. Of particular concern is the suicide rate among women, which has increased 85 percent in that time.
The Department of Veterans Affairs released key findings Thursday of a recently completed study examining the death records of more than 55 million veterans from 1979 to 2014 from every state. The study provides for the first time a clear picture of an issue that has been a top concern of the Pentagon and the White house. Previous estimates relied only on three
Yes, military experience often leads to mental health issues (or exacerbates pre-existing ones). Care for veterans has never really been adequate in this country.
It's sad, but we are learning how to combat PTSD, which gives some hope. There is a silent epidemic of PTSD going on with front line emergency responders these days as well: firefighters, paramedics, etc.
