Vladislav TamarovBy 1989, the total number of Vietnam veterans who had died in violent accidents or by suicide after the war exceeded the total number of American soldiers who died during the war.
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In the late 1980s, over 60,000 American veterans had died as a result of their service in Vietnam. In comparison, the number of Americans who died during the war is estimated to be around 58,000. The majority of those who died as a result of their service in Vietnam were over 40 years old at the time of their death. This indicates that many veterans were struggling with psychological issues and substance abuse by the end of their lives.
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