Latest findings
The majority (78%) of male veterans rate their health as good or better
Around 1 in 5 males, regardless of whether they have served or not, have a mental or behavioural condition
Male veterans share similar exposure to several health risk factors compared with males who have never served
Permanent and reserve males are about half as likely to die by suicide as Australian males
Ex-serving males who separate for involuntary medical have higher rates of suicide than males who separate voluntarily
Ex-serving males are around 24% more likely to die by suicide than Australian males