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health-military1 year ago

"Rising Number of RAF Children Seeking Mental Health Help, Study Finds"

A study by the RAF Benevolent Fund has revealed a significant increase in the number of RAF children seeking mental health support due to challenges such as frequent home moves, separation from serving parents, and disruptions to education. The charity reported a 131% rise in children and young people seeking help for depression, anxiety, and isolation between 2020 and 2023, as well as a 93% increase in family counselling. Financial assistance for childcare and children's needs also saw a 70% increase in 2023. The charity released these figures to highlight the growing welfare demands and emotional wellbeing of children in the RAF, emphasizing the need for tailored support for military families.

via The Telegraph|
#children#health-military#mental-health
health-military1 year ago

"Gaza War Wounded: Coping with Epileptic Seizures"

Hospitals are observing an increase in cases of soldiers with head injuries developing epileptic symptoms, with at least seven soldiers injured in the Gaza war suffering seizures as a result. Dr. Felix Benninger from Beilinson Hospital warns that the difficulty may shift towards managing seizures rather than the initial injury, and emphasizes the potential long-term impact on soldiers' mental health. The IDF lacks official data on the subject, but experts urge vigilance as symptoms of epilepsy may manifest later on, and trauma injuries are a significant factor in the appearance of epilepsy among young adults.

via Ynetnews|
#beilinson-hospital#epilepsy#gaza-war
health-military1 year ago

"New Study Reveals Additional Cancer Links to Contaminated Water at Camp Lejeune"

A new government study shows that military and civilian personnel who lived and worked at Camp Lejeune in the mid-1970s and ’80s are more likely to be diagnosed with certain cancers due to heavily contaminated drinking water. The study could lead to an expanded list of conditions for which veterans and civilians who worked on the base can receive government compensation. The study found a link between the contaminated water and various cancers, including male breast cancer, myeloid cancers, and other types not previously connected to the contamination. The research, involving over 400,000 service members and others, compared the fates of those at Camp Lejeune with those at a similar base in California. The study's release comes ahead of a deadline for filing compensation claims, and advocates hope it will lead to better recognition and care for those impacted.

via CNN|
#camp-lejeune#cancer#contaminated-water
health-military1 year ago

"Uncovering the Navy's Failure to Inform Shipyard Veterans of Cancer-Causing Radiation Exposure"

Navy veterans who worked at the now-closed Long Beach Naval Shipyard in California may have been exposed to cancer-causing radioactive materials such as radium-226 and strontium-90, but the Navy did not inform them. Gilbert “Kip” Wyand, a Navy veteran, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and later died, sparking outrage from his family. The contamination occurred from the 1940s to the 1960s, and the Navy detected radiation involving levels of radium-226 and strontium-90 in 2023. The Navy has not alerted veterans to the potential exposure, leaving tens of thousands at risk. The VA's approval process for bone marrow transplants, required comprehensive evaluations, dental assessments, and toxicology screens, causing delays for Wyand.

via NBC News|
#cancer#health-military#navy