Health Consequences of Service During the Persian Gulf War: Recommendations for Research and Information Systems

In January 1995 the Institute of Medicine released a preliminary report containing initial findings and recommendations on the federal government's response to reports by some veterans and their families that they were suffering from illnesses related to military service in the Persian Gulf War. The committee was asked to review the government's means of collecting and maintaining information for assessing the health consequences of military service and to recommend improvements and epidemiological studies if warranted. This new volume reflects an additional year of study by the committee and the full results of its three-year effort. Table of ContentsFront MatterExecutive SummaryIntroductionCharge to the Committee: Its Findings and RecommendationsEnvironment and ExposuresHealth OutcomesSome Hypotheses Regarding Illnesses in Persian Gulf War VeteransInformation SystemsReferencesAppendixesA. Relevant Sections of Public Law 102-585B. Statement of TaskC. Committee Meetings and Individuals Providing InformationD. Invited PresentationsE. Other Groups Reviewing Persian Gulf War Veteran Health IssuesF. List of Research and Related Activities on Health Problems of Persian Gulf War VeteransG. Selected DoD, Army, Navy, Air Force, and DVA DatabasesAcronyms