Differential mortality among US veterans: Social determinants of health, substance use disorder, and substance use treatment

Key Points

• To explore the relationship between social determinants of health, substance use disorder, and veteran mortality due to suicide.
• Examined veteran demographics and health outcomes
• Analyzed data on substance use and treatment access
• Investigated the role of social determinants in health outcomes
• Identified significant links between substance use disorder and increased suicide rates
• Highlighted the necessity of integrated care approaches
• Demonstrated that social determinants significantly influence healthcare access among veterans

Abstract