Gulf War and Health Volume 8 Update of Health Effects of Serving in the Gulf War 1st Edition by Institute Of Medicine, Board on the Health of Select Populations ISBN 0309149223 9780309149228

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ISBN 10: 0309149223 

ISBN 13: 9780309149228

Author: Institute Of Medicine, Board on the Health of Select Populations

For the United States, the 1991 Persian Gulf War was a brief and successful military operation with few injuries and deaths. However, soon after returning from duty, a large number of veterans began reporting health problems they believed were associated with their service in the Gulf. At the request of Congress, the IOM is conducting an ongoing review of the evidence to determine veterans’ long-term health problems and what might be causing those problems. The fourth volume in the series, released in 2006, summarizes the long-term health problems seen in Gulf War veterans. In 2008, the IOM began an update to look at existing health problems and identify possible new ones, considering evidence collected since the initial summary.

In this report, the IOM determines that Gulf War service causes post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and that service is associated with multisymptom illness; gastrointestinal disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome; alcohol and other substance abuse; and anxiety disorders and other psychiatric disorders. To ensu

Introduction

Overview of Gulf War Health Issues

Purpose and Scope of the Report

Methodology and Approach

Health Effects of Gulf War Service

Overview of Known Health Outcomes

Recent Findings on Long-Term Health Effects

Patterns of Illness in Gulf War Veterans

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Prevalence and Risk Factors

Impact on Mental and Physical Health

Recommendations for Treatment and Care

Multisymptom Illnesses

Symptoms and Diagnosis of Gulf War Syndrome

Gastrointestinal Disorders: Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Other Issues

Neurological and Musculoskeletal Symptoms

Psychiatric Disorders

Anxiety, Depression, and Other Mental Health Conditions

Substance Abuse and Addiction Issues

The Role of Mental Health Care in Recovery

Environmental Exposures

Chemical, Biological, and Environmental Toxins in the Gulf War

Impact of Depleted Uranium and Other Hazardous Materials

Studies on the Effects of Exposure to Oil Well Smoke

Health Monitoring and Surveillance

Current Programs for Tracking Gulf War Veterans’ Health

Gaps in Data and the Need for Continued Research

Recommendations for Future Health Surveillance

Healthcare for Gulf War Veterans

Veterans’ Access to Health Services

Treatment Approaches and Success Rates

Policy Recommendations for Improved Healthcare Services

Conclusions and Recommendations

Summary of Key Findings

Recommendations for Ongoing Research

Policy Suggestions for Better Support for Veterans

re that our veterans receive the best possible care, now and in the future, the government should continue to monitor their health and conduct research to identify the best treatments to assist Gulf War veterans still suffering from persistent, unexplained illnesses.

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