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Veterans deployed to Southwest Asia exhibit more breathing difficulty

Veterans deployed to Southwest Asia exhibit more breathing difficulty


Repeated tobacco screens increase likelihood of attempt to quit smoking


Food insecurity increases risk of suicidal thoughts


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