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Understanding future needs of Canadian veterans
Linda D VanTil1, MaryBeth MacLean1, Jill Sweet1
1Research Directorate of Veterans Affairs Canada, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
Health Reports
|November 29, 2018
Summary
Canadian veterans, particularly recent-era ones, face more health challenges like activity limitations and mental health issues than the general population. Future planning must address these evolving veteran health needs.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Veterans Health
- Demography
Background:
- Accurate data on Canadian veteran population size and health is crucial for future planning.
- This study analyzes veteran population estimates and compares the health of two veteran cohorts with the general Canadian population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To forecast the size and age structure of the Canadian veteran population.
- To examine and compare the health status of two distinct eras of Regular Force veterans against the general Canadian population.
Main Methods:
- Utilized Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) forecasts for population projections.
- Analyzed veteran health using the 2003 Canadian Community Health Survey and the 2013 Life After Service Survey.
- Compared health indicators using age- and sex-adjusted rates and confidence intervals.
Main Results:
- The Canadian veteran population is projected to remain stable around 600,000, with an increasing proportion over 70.
- Both veteran groups showed higher rates of activity limitations and back problems compared to the general population.
- Recent-era veterans exhibited a greater prevalence of health issues, including arthritis, poor mental health, depression, and anxiety.
Conclusions:
- Significant differences in well-being exist between veterans and the general population, with recent-era veterans showing more disparities.
- These findings underscore the need for proactive policy development and health planning that accounts for aging veterans and their specific health trajectories.
- Comprehensive data from multiple sources is essential for understanding and addressing the future health requirements of all Canadian veterans.
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