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Summary
Soldiers who had been deployed to Iraq answered questions about injuries they sustained during deployment, their psychological health, and their physical health. Results indicate that 15% of Soldiers sustained injuries consistent with mild traumatic brain injury, and that these injuries are associated with higher odds of depression, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and poor physical health.
Citation
Hoge, C. W., McGurk, D., Thomas, J. L., Cox, A. L., Engel, C. C., Castro, C. A. (2008). Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in U.S. Soldiers Returning From Iraq. New England Journal of Medicine, 358, 453-463. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa072972