Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in U.S. Soldiers Returning from Iraq
In this survey of soldiers who served in Iraq, about 15% reported mild traumatic brain injuries. Soldiers who had mild traumatic brain injuries were more likely to have post-traumatic stress disorder and physical health problems than were soldiers with other injuries.   Free Full Text 

 

Mortality from Violence in Iraq
In this national household survey, violence-related mortality in Iraq since the 2003 invasion was estimated to be 151,000. This estimate indicates a massive death toll from violence in this war-torn country.   Free Full Text

 

Estimating Excess Mortality in Post-Invasion Iraq
In a military invasion and ongoing war, the likelihood of obtaining good demographic data plummets. Catherine Brownstein and John Brownstein discuss the accuracy of the data from the Iraq Family Health Survey.   Free Full Text