The Role Of PTSD In Veterans

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8 percent of US adults will experience PTSD some point in their lives. “Those who experience the disaster most personally and directly seemed to be the ones most affected” (Barlow). PTSD is most common in veterans, survivors, and first responders. Women experience PTSD more often then men. 10 percent of women and 4 percent of men experience PTSD as a total population. 30 percent of veterans experience PTSD. Children can experience PTSD as well, with 3.9 percent of the total population.