Diggers' Health

Post-trauma check for returned Diggers | The Australian

AUSTRALIAN troops who have fought in the Middle East will be screened for the first time for health problems such as cancer, substance abuse and post-traumatic stress disorder, as part of an effort to boost health surveillance of soldiers returning from combat.

There has been publicity world wide about  the poor health of soldiers who have returned from Iraq. It seems psychologically they are very vulnerable. But it is such a sensible plan to monitor and check soldiers who are returning from combat zones to peace situations. There would be so much they have to deal with and so many things we can do to help them. It would also be a way of putting together a 're-entry" plan to mainstream life. I look forward to a day where we don't need soldiers and that we give up war. I'd love to see us move that far forward. In the meantime I think it is wise to support them when they come back.