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This population-based study used administrative data plus mandated post-deployment screening measures and interviews to examine the mental health sequelae of deployment. Subjects included 303,905 personnel returning from deployment (222,620 from Iraq, 16,318 from Afghanistan, and 64,967 from elsewhere) between May 2003 and April 2004.
Screening revealed that 19.1% of personnel returning from Iraq, 11.3% returning from Afghanistan, and 8.5% returning from other locations were at risk for a mental health problem. PTSD was the most frequent concern (9.8%, 4.7%, and 2.1%, respectively). Fewer returnees were referred for treatment (4.3%, 2.0%, and 0.9%); most referees had positive screens.
According to annualized figures, 35% of returnees from Ira…