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  • First Gulf War veterans (1990-1991) are aging, with many experiencing Gulf War illness (GWI), a chronic multi-symptom condition.
  • GWI presents as a complex illness affecting veterans' health and biological age as they reach middle and older adulthood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze deficit accumulation in veterans with Severe GWI (SGWI+) compared to those without (SGWI-).
  • To assess the relationship between medically unexplained illnesses like GWI and accelerated aging.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective cohort design utilizing quasi-longitudinal data from 10,042 Gulf War era veterans.
  • Analyzed 1,054 participants from the Gulf War Era Cohort Biorepository (GWECB) using a deficit accumulation index (DAI) from 1991-2013.
  • Compared deficit accumulation between SGWI+ and SGWI- groups based on CDC case definition.

Main Results:

  • Most veterans are projected to spend more years with moderate to substantial health deficits.
  • Veterans with SGWI+ accumulated substantial deficits significantly more than SGWI- veterans.
  • Middle-aged veterans (35-65) experienced more years with substantial deficits; SGWI+ individuals had 13 times the hazard of accumulating deficits.

Conclusions:

  • Severe GWI (SGWI+) is associated with accelerated aging, evidenced by increased deficit accumulation, even in midlife veterans.
  • Healthcare providers should recognize multi-symptom illnesses as indicators of accelerated aging.
  • Tailored treatments addressing holistic patient needs are recommended for veterans with GWI.