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A co-twin control study of the association between combat exposure, PTSD and obesity in male veterans.

Authors :
Mitchell, K. S.
Wolf, E. J.
Lyons, M. J.
Goldberg, J.
Magruder, K. M.
Source :
Psychological Medicine. Oct2018, Vol. 48 Issue 14, p2449-2452. 4p.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

The article presents a study which examines the association between obesity, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and combat exposure in male veterans. Procedures of the study which involved male twins who were born between 1939 and 1957 and served in the U.S. military between 1964 and 1975 are offered. Results of the study which indicate the link between combat exposure and stress with and increased likelihood of obesity and weight gains are discussed.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00332917
Volume :
48
Issue :
14
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Psychological Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
132583927
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1017/S0033291718001514