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Veterans Under 50

AJ Patton

Created on October 3, 2025

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General Characteristics

  • 3.2 Million veterans under 45 years old (27% of veteran population)
  • Male dominant (Females = 11% of population)
  • More diverse
    • 26% = minority
    • Blacks: 13%-15%
    • Hispanics: 9%-15%
    • Multiracial veterans: 3%-7%

Values/Attitudes/Beliefs

Veterans Under 50

  • Emotional Control
  • Self-reliance
  • Loyalty
  • Mental Health is Common
  • Desire for respect
  • Delay or ignore health issues
  • Veterans feel intimidated by medical settings

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Communications Do’s

  • Greet them properly with appropriate titles
  • Speak directly and clearly
  • Moderate eye contact
  • Calm respectful voice
  • Head nod to show engagement
  • Offer space to share

Veterans under 50 are a diverse and growing group, with many having served in places like the Gulf War, Iraq, or Afghanistan. Their time in the military, including combat, deployments, and coming back to civilian life, really affects how they see health and communication. For health providers, knowing this background helps build trust and makes it easier to support them in staying healthy.

Health Behaviors/Activities

  • Physical Activity
    • Walking, Strength Training, running
    • Maintaining physical function, strength, and reduce risk of disease
  • Nutrition education
    • Cooking classes (Healthier Diet)
    • Grains, fruits, vegetables, etc
  • Peers (other veterans) support mental and physical health
    • Reduce isolation
  • Still issues such as food insecurity and illnesses

Communications Don’ts

  • Show pity
  • Assume they want to talk about any military experience
  • Informal/slangy language
  • Interrupt
  • Grand promises

Other Opportunities

Risk Health Behaviors

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  • Heavy alcohol use
  • Substance use
  • Thrill seeking and dangerous stunts
  • Smoking
    • Increased smoking after they serve
    • Respiratory issues
  • Parades (marching)
  • Civilian Jobs
  • Recruiting
  • Social events
    • Veteran meetups/Clubs, Military Balls
  • Community Service
  • Hunting
  • Fishing
  • Sports

Barriers to Improved Behavior

  • Mental Health Challenges
  • Not trusting the healthcare system
  • Limited access to healthcare along with economic challenges
  • Alcohol and substance use

Facilitators of Change

  • Family
  • Other veterans
  • Peers
  • Veteran Service Organizations
  • Potential healthcare providers
  • Social media
  • Community organizations

Channels for Acquiring Health Information

  • Veterans’ health websites
  • Internet Searches
  • Peer advice
  • Social Media
  • TV