Combat Exposure & PTSD

PTSD prevalence, associated exposures, and functional health outcomes in a large, population-based military cohort. 05/27/09. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) results from experiencing or witnessing traumatic, life-threatening events including combat-related experiences. The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence of PTSD symptoms and diagnosis, self-reported exposures, and functional health in a large cross-section of the U.S. military. Public Health Rep.