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160lbs is what I lost since I was my heaviest after 3 lumbar fusions , Cervical Fusion, Bilateral Wrist/Shoulder Surgery, Right Knee Surgery, Testicular Reconstructive Surgery 2015-2018 #The374thSurfmanUSCoastGuard #DMR #DavidMichaelRamsey you might wonder why I walked so much 2018-Present Date because I never wanna be that big Again! I was on 26 prescriptions in total 1998-2018 while on Active Duty.
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I enjoyed creating –
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- rigsreefclassicspearfishing
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There is one number that defines the way many Americans think about military veterans. That number is 22 per day, as in, 22 veterans commit suicide daily in the United States. This number has been blasted across the outlets of the mainstream media as a call to action for the advocates of the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans; the group that seems to be the most at risk. In addition, several non-profit organizations with the number “22” in their name, have sprung up to assist this group and draw national attention to this crisis.
The problem is that the number 22 is built on a false narrative.
First, this number is based on a Veteran Affairs report from 2012 using numbers reported from only 21 states from 1999 through 2011. This represents only 40 percent of the U.S. population. The other states, including states with massive veteran communities, like California and Texas, don’t report suicides to the VA. As you can deduce, we should be using the number “22” as a starting point or bare minimum.
Second, the entire generation of veterans that have been implicated in “22”, that is, the Post-9/11 or Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans, are NOT the group that is committing suicide. In reality only about one veteran from that group takes their own life daily (which is still one too many). But if the media and charitable organizations are going to focus on this number, they need to make sure that they are targeting the right generation. According to the report, the majority of veteran suicides are committed by Vietnam-era veterans, yet the media is surprisingly quiet on this point.
The question is “Why?” Vietnam-era veterans need outreach, education, prevention and treatment just as much as the younger generations, and when we hide them in the numbers, they may not be getting the help that they need. Furthermore, there is another harmful side effect. Having such a big, inaccurate number attached to the younger generation of veterans perpetuates a destructive stereotype about Iraq and Afghanistan vets: That they are somehow broken, and unable to compete for meaningful opportunities in the civilian world.
Admittedly, even the Veterans Affairs authors of the report caution against using the number 22 as a solid metric. The issue is how a number of media organizations, as well as some members of Congress, twist the number to meet their own agendas.
The “22” in relation to veterans refers to a widely cited, albeit, estimated statistic that an average of 18–22 veterans lose their lives to suicide daily in the United States. This number has become a rallying cry for awareness, advocacy, and suicide prevention efforts. Various non-profit organizations and campaigns, such as 22 Too Many, Stop Soldier Suicide, and 22 2 NONE, work to support veterans, raise awareness, and prevent these tragedies.
Key Details Regarding “22 Veterans a Day”:
- Origin: The number stemmed from a 2012 Department of Veterans Affairs report that analyzed suicide data, notes amuedge.com and 22 Too Many.
- Context: While the exact daily number has fluctuated, “22” became symbolic for the crisis of veteran suicide, particularly among those with PTSD.
- Awareness Campaigns: Initiatives like the 22 Pushup Challenge and March for the 22 encourage public involvement in suicide prevention.
- Support Resources: If you or a veteran you know is in crisis, support is available 24/7 by calling or texting 988 and selecting option 1, as mentioned by The Independence Fund.
Misconceptions:
- Some reports, such as those from Policy Research Associates, have noted that the “22 a day” figure is not an exact, up-to-date, daily count, but rather an estimate that has been used to highlight the issue, according to amuedge.com.
“Having such a big, inaccurate number attached to the younger, post 9/11 veterans perpetuates a destructive stereotype: that they are somehow broken”
Thankfully, a more accurate report is on the horizon. According to the LA Times, a massive new data trove is being assembled by the Pentagon and the VA. Known as the Suicide Data Repository, it links national death records to military and healthcare data. This should eliminate at least some of the “fog of war” and allow for a more detailed accounting.
Until then, the number “22” is a great starting point to raise awareness about this ongoing crisis, but let’s make sure that we report it accurately and responsibly, and in the process, honor our nation’s heroes.
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