How are veterans perceived today

There is always a considerable debate in the UK and the US about the health of military veterans. Data from representative opinion polls and surveys conducted in the last three decades highlight a persistent set of beliefs about military veterans, held by members of UK and US societies. The majority of British and American respondents think that veterans are more likely to experience disability, ill mental-health, unemployment and homelessness than members of the civilian population. Some of these negative perceptions are accurate for US veterans, since, compared to civilians, they are statistically more likely to struggle with physical and mental health issues and be homeless. However, such perceptions are erroneous for the majority of British veterans.