Table 1.
Characteristics of VA Connecticut OEF/OIF Veterans, by Gender, 2001–2006
| Overall | Female | Male | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total number | 1229 | 197 | 1032 | |
| Age (mean), years | 32 | 30 | 32 | 0.0004 |
| Race, n (%) | ||||
| Black | 133 (11) | 38 (19) | 95 (9) | |
| White | 788 (64) | 105 (53) | 683 (66) | <0.001 |
| Other | 308 (25) | 54 (27) | 254 (25) | |
| Marital status, n (%) | ||||
| Currently married | 431 (35) | 50 (26) | 381 (37) | |
| Separated/divorced/widowed | 149 (13) | 31 (5.5) | 118 (11.1) | |
| Never married | 637 (52) | 114 (58) | 523 (50) | |
| Unknown | 5 (0.4) | 0 | 5 (0.5) | 0.004 |
| Service-connected disabilitya | 440 (36) | 75 (38) | 365 (35) | 0.468 |
a
Service-connected disability, disability caused by an injury or illness incurred in or aggravated by military service.