Exploring the health risks of help-seeking military veterans living in different parts of the UK

@article{Ashwick2018ExploringTH,
  title={Exploring the health risks of help-seeking military veterans living in different parts of the UK},
  author={Rachel Ashwick and Dominic Murphy},
  journal={Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps},
  year={2018},
  volume={164},
  pages={14 - 8}
}
Background Little is known about the mental and physical health differences of treatment-seeking military veterans across the different nations that make up the UK. The aim of this research was to explore potential health differences in order to support better service planning. Methods A random cross-sectional sample of treatment-seeking veterans residing in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland was identified from a national mental health charity. 403 veterans completed a questionnaire… 
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