NEUROLOGIC DISEASE: Risk of ALS associated with military servicedoi:10.3810/pgm.2005.04.1812John W. EngstromUniversity of California, San FranciscoStephen L. HauserUniversity of California, San FranciscoTaylor And FrancisPostgraduate Medicine
September 2, 2009 — Military service not specific to the first Gulf War and exposure to formaldehyde could lead to increased risk for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and exposure to pesticides might contribute to Parkinson's disease (PD), according to results reported at the Military Health...
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Military service.Studies show that veterans have a higher risk of ALS, though researchers aren't exactly sure why. Their theories include increased exposure to toxins, traumatic injuries, viruses, and high stress levels. Early ALS Symptoms For some people, having trouble gripping things is an earl...
While it remains unclear exactly why this association exists, members of the military often are exposed to chemicals, strenuous physical conditions, and trauma, all of which may play a role. Most data on ALS and veterans come from the U.S., with little information about military service ...
Some studies indicate that military veterans are as much as twice as likely to develop ALS. Scientists theorize that exposure to pesticides, lead, and other toxins may be the reason.The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairsrecognizes ALS as a service-connected disease. ...
MILITARYSERVICE ALSintheMilitary Morethanseventyyearsago,baseballlegendLouGehriggavehisnametoamysteriousandrarediseasecalled amyotrophiclateralsclerosis(ALS).HestoodonthefieldatYankeeStadiumonJuly4,1939anddeliveredone ofthemostmemorablespeechesinAmericanhistory,announcingtotheworldthat“todayIconsidermyselfthe ...
Environmental and lifestyle risk factorsSome lifestyle habits have been linked with ALS, and certain environmental exposures are thought to increase the risk of developing the disorder. These include:smoking excessive exercise certain careers, particularly military service exposure to toxins like pesticides...
Smoking, exposure to lead, and being part of military service have been identified as potential risk factors. Symptoms Symptoms of ALS depend on exactly which of the areas of the nervous system have been affected, so it tends to vary from individual to individual. Any damage caused to the me...
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