title: Activity-Limiting Musculoskeletal Conditions in US Veterans Compared to Non-Veterans: Results from the 2013 National Health Interview Survey.
abstract: Past military service is associated with health outcomes, both positive and negative. In this study we use the 2013 National Health Interview Survey to examine the constellation of conditions referred to as musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) for Veterans and non-veterans with health conditions that limit their daily activities. Multivariate logistic regression analysis reveal that Veterans are more likely to report MSDs like neck and back problems, fracture bone and joint problems as an activity limiting problem compared to non-veterans. The relationship between age and reports of activity limiting MSDs is moderated by Veteran status. Veterans in this sample report more activity limiting MSDs at younger ages compared to non-veterans and fewer MSDs at older ages. This research contributes to our understanding of potentially limiting health conditions at earlier ages for Veterans.
authors.affiliation: Department of Sociology, University of Central Florida, 4297 Andromeda Loop North, Howard Phillips Hall 406, Orlando, FL, United States of America.
authors.forename: Ramon
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Hinojosa
authors.affiliation: Department of Sociology, University of Central Florida, 4297 Andromeda Loop North, Howard Phillips Hall 406, Orlando, FL, United States of America.
authors.forename: Melanie Sberna
authors.identifier: http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5188-3315
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Hinojosa
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001168:Arthritis / Q000473:pathology; D003710:Demography; D005260:Female; D006304:Health Status; D006306:Health Surveys; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D016015:Logistic Models; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D016017:Odds Ratio; D012216:Rheumatic Diseases / Q000473:pathology; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014481:United States; D014728:Veterans / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*