Posttraumatic stress disorder and physical comorbidity among female children and adolescents: results from service-use data.

JS, Seng; SA, Graham-Bermann; MK, Clark; AM, McCarthy; DL, Ronis

doi:10.1542/peds.2005-0608

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Posttraumatic stress disorder and physical comorbidity among female children and adolescents: results from service-use data.

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Authors:

Seng JS

Graham-Bermann SA

Clark MK

Abstract

<h4>Objective</h4>In adults, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with adverse health outcomes and high medical utilization and cost. PTSD is twice as common in women and is associated with increased risk for a range of diseases, chronic conditions, and reproductive-health problems. Li...

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