Study links ‘high-level’ blasts to seizures, strokes and more among military vets

A study of nearly 37,000 veterans found that military members exposed to high-level blast forces from explosives or land mines face increased risks of seizures, strokes, and neuropathy years after service. The findings highlight long-term health impacts from blast exposure that construction and demolition workers should also consider when evaluating occupational safety protocols.

Minneapolis — Military members who are exposed to powerful blasts from incoming explosive devices or land mines are at an increased risk of seizures, stroke and neuropathy years after their service, results of a recent study suggest. Researchers looked at data from nearly 37,000 veterans who…

This story was originally published by Safety+Health Magazine.