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TBIs Surge as U.S. Troops Face Rising Casualties | Durham News
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Six months into the Iran conflict, U.S. troop injuries keep climbing—with 653 wounded since hostilities began. Traumatic brain injuries dominate the casualty picture, especially among Army soldiers, and veterans with TBIs face nearly double the suicide risk. Over 270 Army troops, including officers, were injured, with two major incidents accounting for 40% of early wounds. A U.S. airstrike killing Iran’s top security official coincided with peak casualties. Notably, this war’s wounded are older than in past conflicts. TBIs, caused by explosions, mimic concussions but can lead to lasting cognitive and personality changes, requiring up to a year of recovery. Meanwhile, 18 American service members have died in action.
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