The Health Status of the U.S. Veteran Post COVID: A Longitudinal Analysis (2011-2021) Utilizing the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) Data
Abstract:Chronic diseases affect a disproportionate number of United States (U.S.) Veterans, causing significant long-term health issues and affecting entitlement spending. This longitudinal study examined the health status of U.S. Veterans as compared to non-Veterans pre- and post-COVID utilizing the annual Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey data. Age-adjusted descriptive point estimates were generated independently for 2003 through 2021, while com… Show more
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