Medical Surveillance Monthly Report (MSMR). Volume 16, Number 2, February 2009

Abstract

This report describes the natures and frequencies of mental disorder-related medical encounters of active component U.S. service members before and after their first deployment to Afghanistan or Iraq. In addition, the report assesses relationships between natures and timing of predeployment and postdeployment mental disorder-related medical encounters. The findings may inform policies and practices regarding predeployment medical assessments of future deploying service members.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 2009
Accession Number
ADA495051

Entities

People

  • Ellen Wertheimer
  • John Brundage
  • Mark V Rubertone
  • Robert F. DeFraites
  • Robert J. Lipnick
  • Steven Tobler
  • Tracy S. Duvernoy

Organizations

  • Armed Forces Health Surveillance Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Afghanistan Conflict
  • Air Force
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Brain Injuries
  • Department Of Veterans Affairs
  • Diabetes Mellitus
  • Health Services
  • Iraqi-War
  • Medical Personnel
  • Mental Disorders
  • Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Medicine
  • Psychology

Readers

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