In January 1995 the Institute of Medicine released a preliminary report containing initial findings and recommendations on the federal government's response to reports by some veterans and their families that they were suffering from illnesses related to military service in the Persian Gulf War.


The committee was asked to review the government's means of collecting and maintaining information for assessing the health consequences of military service and to recommend improvements and epidemiological studies if warranted. This new volume reflects an additional year of study by the committee and the full results of its three-year effort.

Table of Contents


Front Matter
Executive Summary
Introduction
Charge to the Committee: Its Findings and Recommendations
Environment and Exposures
Health Outcomes
Some Hypotheses Regarding Illnesses in Persian Gulf War Veterans
Information Systems
References
Appendixes
A. Relevant Sections of Public Law 102-585
B. Statement of Task
C. Committee Meetings and Individuals Providing Information
D. Invited Presentations
E. Other Groups Reviewing Persian Gulf War Veteran Health Issues
F. List of Research and Related Activities on Health Problems of Persian Gulf War Veterans
G. Selected DoD, Army, Navy, Air Force, and DVA Databases
Acronyms