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Operation Desert Storm: Health Concerns of Selected Indiana Persian Gulf War Veterans

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Report Type Reports and Testimonies
Report Date May 16, 1995
Report No. HEHS-95-102
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Summary:

Many Persian Gulf War veterans have raised concerns that their service in the Middle East may have resulted in chronic health problems. The severity of the problems varies; some veterans report relatively mild symptoms, while others report debilitating illness. The cause of these problems is unknown, but many factors have been suggested, ranging from toxic substances to parasites to medications administered to combat possible exposure to nerve agents. This report provides information on the current military and health status of 125 Gulf War veterans from the 123rd Army Reserve Command, headquartered in Indianapolis. These veterans were among the first to raise these health concerns. GAO also presents the veterans' opinions on the health care they have received.

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