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AGENCY TESTIMONY

Need for blast exposure research in veteran health

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      Commissioner Hendon highlights the importance of research into blast exposure and its effects on brain health, emphasizing its relevance to veterans and other at-risk populations.

      • The testimony outlines various professions and situations where individuals are exposed to blasts
      • It explains that while there's a correlation between blast exposure and negative brain-related behaviors, causation is not well understood
      • The commissioner calls for urgent research to identify types of energy involved in blasts, their impacts on brain function, and reliable biomarkers for brain health
      • He emphasizes that this research could potentially benefit millions of individuals and help address mental health issues upstream