SES is often related to obesity but in complex ways. This relationship may differ by racial groups and among countries in different stages of the obesity epidemic. In developing countries, obesity is first found among higher-SES groups because they can afford high-energy diets.
To test the null hypothesis that overweight and obesity did not relate to SES among military veterans, we reviewed the database (n=265) of the recently constituted PTSD program at Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Richmond, VA. These veterans were referred with clinical features of PTSD, subsequently met DSM-IV criteria for PTSD of [...]
INTRODUCTION Early identification and treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is now a high priority for active duty military personnel. For a variety of reasons, these personnel appear more vulnerable than their military predecessors to develop this syndrome. Thus, the Department of Veterans Affairs is likely to receive a growing number of veterans with PTSD. [...]
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