Veteran health in the U.S.

Statistics report about veteran health in the United States

Veteran health in the U.S.

This report presents key facts and figures about veteran health in the United States. It contains figures on common health conditions and risks, health care and treatment, suicide among veterans, substance abuse, and more.

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Overview

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  • Basic Statistic Percentage of U.S. population who are veterans 2022, by age and gender
  • Basic Statistic U.S. veterans 2022, by period of military service
  • Premium Statistic Overall health of veterans before and after joining the military U.S. 2021
  • Basic Statistic U.S. veterans 2022, by disability status
  • Premium Statistic Service-related injuries among military veterans U.S. 2021
  • Basic Statistic U.S. veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan service-related injury daily impacts as of 2021
  • Premium Statistic Share of civilian veterans with service-connected disability by U.S. state 2021
  • Basic Statistic Multiple chronic conditions among U.S. women 2015-2018, by veteran status and age
  • Basic Statistic Multiple chronic conditions among U.S. adult men 2015-2018, by veteran status and age
  • Premium Statistic Special populations served by health centers in U.S. 2020

Health conditions and risks

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  • Basic Statistic Share of U.S. WWP veterans with health issues during service since 9/11 as of 2022
  • Basic Statistic Share of U.S. WWP veterans bothered by various problems as of 2022, by frequency
  • Basic Statistic Select chronic conditions among U.S. women from 2015-2018, by veteran status
  • Basic Statistic Select chronic conditions among U.S. adult men from 2015-2018, by veteran status
  • Basic Statistic BMI distribution for U.S. veterans with the WWP 2018-2020, by weight category
  • Basic Statistic Share of U.S. women who were overweight or obese from 2015-2018, by veteran status
  • Basic Statistic Share of U.S. men who were overweight or obese from 2015-2018, by veteran status
  • Premium Statistic Major depressive episodes among veterans in the U.S. 2017-2020, by age
  • Basic Statistic Serious mental illness among veterans 26 to 49 years old in the U.S. 2008 and 2019
  • Basic Statistic Share of U.S. veterans with the WWP experiencing PTSD since 9/11, 2017-2022
  • Premium Statistic U.S. veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan tobacco use frequency as of 2021
  • Basic Statistic U.S. veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan with symptoms of toxic exposure 2021

Health care and treatment

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  • Basic Statistic U.S. adults insured by military health care 1990-2022
  • Basic Statistic Percentage of U.S. Americans insured by military health care 1990-2022
  • Basic Statistic Share of U.S. WWP veterans with health care coverage as of 2022, by type of coverage
  • Premium Statistic Resources for seeking care for veterans with a mental health injury U.S. 2021
  • Basic Statistic Mental health facilities offering programs for specific client groups U.S. 2020
  • Basic Statistic Share of substance abuse treatment facilities in the U.S. with special programs 2020
  • Basic Statistic Number of substance abuse treatment facilities in the U.S. by operation type 2020
  • Basic Statistic Tools and resources used by U.S. WWP veterans for stress and mental health 2022
  • Basic Statistic U.S. veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan taking selected medications 2021
  • Premium Statistic U.S. veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan using supplemental/alternative therapies 2021
  • Basic Statistic Treatment gap for mental health and substance use disorder among veterans U.S. 2021
  • Basic Statistic U.S. government - outlays of the Department of Veterans Affairs 2000-2028

Suicide

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  • Basic Statistic Suicidal thoughts, plans, attempts among U.S. veterans 18-49 years old 2021
  • Premium Statistic Co-occurrence of suicide and substance use among U.S. veterans in 2020
  • Basic Statistic Veterans who considered suicide before and after joining the military U.S. 2014-2021
  • Premium Statistic Veterans who knew a veteran who attempted suicide U.S. from 2014 to 2021
  • Basic Statistic Share of suicides among U.S. veterans in 2021, by method and gender

Substance abuse

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  • Basic Statistic Co-occurrence of substance use and mental illness among U.S. veterans 2021
  • Basic Statistic Illicit drug use among U.S. veterans in 2021, by substance
  • Basic Statistic Marijuana use among veterans in the U.S. from 2017 to 2020, by age
  • Premium Statistic Prescription pain reliever misuse among veterans in the U.S. from 2017-2020, by age
  • Basic Statistic Prescription opioid misuse among veterans in the U.S. in 2020, by type
  • Premium Statistic Alcohol use disorder among veterans in the U.S. in 2021, by age
  • Basic Statistic Alcohol use among veterans in the U.S. from 2017-2020, by age
  • Basic Statistic U.S. veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan alcohol use as of 2021, by frequency
  • Basic Statistic U.S. veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan number of alcoholic drinks consumed as of 2021

Opinions about the VA

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  • Basic Statistic U.S. veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan VA health care satisfaction ratings in 2021
  • Basic Statistic U.S. veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan VA health provider satisfaction ratings in 2021
  • Basic Statistic Quality ratings of health care provided by the VA in the U.S. as of 2021
  • Basic Statistic Views on VA health care compared to general health care in the U.S. as of 2021
  • Basic Statistic Ease of obtaining medical care through the VA in the U.S. in 2021
  • Basic Statistic Quality ratings of benefits and services provided by the VA in the U.S. 2021
  • Basic Statistic Opinions on wait times to obtain medical care at the VA in the U.S. in 2021
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