Hospitalizations after the Gulf War—Reply to K.M. Leisure et al.
Author Information
Author(s): Knoke James D., Gray Gregory C.
Primary Institution: Naval Health Research Center, Sand Diego, California, USA
Conclusion
The authors argue that their study of hospitalizations among active-duty Persian Gulf War veterans is valid and not biased by the selection criteria suggested by Leisure et al.
Supporting Evidence
- The study included all active-duty Persian Gulf War veterans who remained on active duty at the end of deployment.
- The authors argue that their study's methodology was appropriate for the research question.
Takeaway
The study looked at hospitalizations of Gulf War veterans who were on active duty and found no evidence to support claims made by others about their health.
Methodology
The study analyzed hospitalization records of active-duty Persian Gulf War veterans.
Potential Biases
The authors suggest that their findings are not influenced by the selection criteria proposed by others.
Limitations
The study was limited to available computerized records of active-duty service members.
Participant Demographics
Active-duty Persian Gulf War veterans.
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