Death certificates for 176,719 decedents aged 18-64 in Massachusetts and Minnesota were linked to military personnel files, and 9.5% had served. In Massachusetts, alcohol, drug and suicide causes accounted for 12% more of former service members' deaths, with suicide raised in both states. These deaths occurred a median of 20 to 30 years after separation, most often after Coast Guard, Marine or Army service.
Why it is interesting: Puts a size on the veteran excess and places it a median of 20 to 30 years after separation.
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