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12. The ALS Association. ALS in the military. https://www.als.org/navigating-als/military-veterans/ALS-in-the-Military

13. McKay KA et al. Acta Neurol Scand. 2021;143(1):39-50. doi:10.1111/ane.13345

14. Lund EM et al. Muscle Nerve. 2021;63(6):807-811. doi:10.1002/mus.27181

15. Galea MD et al. Muscle Nerve. 2021;64(4):E18-E20. doi:10.1002/mus.27373

16. Re DB et al. J Neurol. 2022;269(5):2359-2377. doi:10.1007/s00415-021-10928-5

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12. The ALS Association. ALS in the military. https://www.als.org/navigating-als/military-veterans/ALS-in-the-Military

13. McKay KA et al. Acta Neurol Scand. 2021;143(1):39-50. doi:10.1111/ane.13345

14. Lund EM et al. Muscle Nerve. 2021;63(6):807-811. doi:10.1002/mus.27181

15. Galea MD et al. Muscle Nerve. 2021;64(4):E18-E20. doi:10.1002/mus.27373

16. Re DB et al. J Neurol. 2022;269(5):2359-2377. doi:10.1007/s00415-021-10928-5

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12. The ALS Association. ALS in the military. https://www.als.org/navigating-als/military-veterans/ALS-in-the-Military

13. McKay KA et al. Acta Neurol Scand. 2021;143(1):39-50. doi:10.1111/ane.13345

14. Lund EM et al. Muscle Nerve. 2021;63(6):807-811. doi:10.1002/mus.27181

15. Galea MD et al. Muscle Nerve. 2021;64(4):E18-E20. doi:10.1002/mus.27373

16. Re DB et al. J Neurol. 2022;269(5):2359-2377. doi:10.1007/s00415-021-10928-5

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Male veterans have a 60% increased risk of ALS after military service.¹² Exposure to pesticides, exhaust, and other chemicals heighten this risk.¹³ Veterans who have ALS also have increased risk of depression and suicide.¹⁴ Along with mental health risks associated with ALS, physical health risks have also been shown. In addition, veterans with ALS who contracted COVID-19 were more likely to die after hospital admission.¹⁵ Veterans have higher rates of ALS, with important risk factors and comorbidities to consider in treatment.

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