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Military-connected youth are at increased risk for adverse outcomes during wartime

Well-Being of Kids From Military Families Suffers During Wartime

Children of military families at higher risk of substance abuse, violence, carrying weapons
Many U.S. soldiers deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan have experiences that increase their risk for skin cancer

Sun Exposure in the Military Ups Skin Cancer Risk in U.S. Veterans

Fewer than 30 percent of respondents report routine access to sunscreen while working
One-third of young adults in the United States are too overweight to be in the military

Weight Disqualifies 1 in 3 Young Adults From U.S. Military

61 percent rise in obesity among the U.S. military's active duty forces since 2002
Among U.S. Army personnel

Newly Enlisted Army Soldiers at Risk of Attempted Suicide

And women, whether officers or enlisted, were at twice the risk of men