Gulf War and health: Volume 8: Update of health effects of serving in the Gulf War

2010

(For resources, this is the publication date. For programs, this is the date posted.)

Information

Book
Committee on Gulf War and Health
National Academies Press

In this report, the IOM determines that Gulf War service causes post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and that service is associated with multisymptom illness; gastrointestinal disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome; alcohol and other substance abuse; and anxiety disorders and other psychiatric disorders. To ensure that our veterans receive the best possible care, now and in the future, the government should continue to monitor their health and conduct research to identify the best treatments to assist Gulf War veterans still suffering from persistent, unexplained illnesses.