US Vets Exposed to Military Burn Pits More Likely to Report Mental Health Problems

US vets exposed to military burn pits more likely to report mental health problems

US veterans exposed to smoke from military burn pits may be more likely to experience mental health problems, according to new research. Burn pits are large open-air areas used by the US military to burn waste, including plastics, chemicals, medical waste and other materials. The practice was used at some overseas military bases, particularly in Iraq and Afghanistan, and could produce thick smoke containing potentially harmful pollutants. A stud…

Military Toxic Exposures Linked to Mental, Physical Health Problems in

A new cross-sectional study in JAMA Network Open is examining how exposure to Agent Orange and open-air burn pits may be connected to the mental and physical health of US veterans, bringing two of the most consequential environmental hazards associated with modern military service into a single analysis. The research focuses on the prevalence of […]

JAMA Network Open Study Links Agent Orange and Burn Pit Exposure to Veteran Health Outcomes

A new cross-sectional study published in *JAMA Network Open* identifies a correlation between exposure to Agent Orange and open-air burn pits and the subsequent mental and physical health outcomes of U.S. veterans. The research examines how these two environmental hazards, which represent significant concerns in modern military service, impact the long-term well-being of those who