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BELGRADE, Serbia: A survey has shown that Serbia's war veterans are sicker than the rest of the country's population, with many fighting depression and alcoholism.
The survey was released by the Serbian government on Thursday. It was conducted by social workers and doctors in 2007-2008.
Officials say the results show that 84 percent of veterans from the 1991-1999 Yugoslav wars have health problems, including mental ones.
The survey also shows that 8.8 percent of war veterans suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, while additional 20 percent had suffered from PTSD in the past. Some 54 percent have additional mental problems, most commonly depression and alcoholism.
Social Care Minister Rasim Ljajic says government will set up aid centers for the veterans to address the problems.
Survey: Serbia war veterans sicker than rest - International Herald Tribune
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84% der veteranen von 91-95 haben ein gesundheitsproblem. 8,8% der veteranen leiden am post traumatischem stress disorder. 54% haben ein mentales problem, meistens depressionen und alkoholismus.
The survey was released by the Serbian government on Thursday. It was conducted by social workers and doctors in 2007-2008.
Officials say the results show that 84 percent of veterans from the 1991-1999 Yugoslav wars have health problems, including mental ones.
The survey also shows that 8.8 percent of war veterans suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, while additional 20 percent had suffered from PTSD in the past. Some 54 percent have additional mental problems, most commonly depression and alcoholism.
Social Care Minister Rasim Ljajic says government will set up aid centers for the veterans to address the problems.
Survey: Serbia war veterans sicker than rest - International Herald Tribune
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84% der veteranen von 91-95 haben ein gesundheitsproblem. 8,8% der veteranen leiden am post traumatischem stress disorder. 54% haben ein mentales problem, meistens depressionen und alkoholismus.