Vietnam Veterans Likely to Experience PTSD Later in Life

Chris Engel 11/19/135:24 PM

"Sergeant Jackson’s story is not unique, but seems uncommon given the current narrative regarding veterans, war, and mental injury. However, according to a report by the Chicago Tribune, at one veterans’ treatment facility in Chicago, “more Vietnam veterans are reporting symptoms of late-onset PTSD.” Mental health specialists believe that as the Vietnam Veteran population ages—according to Vietnam Veterans of America, the average age is 64—and experiences significant life events like retirement, deaths of civilian family and friends, and children growing-up can trigger a “late onset” PTSD, although many experts believe the PTSD was there all along...."

http://www.opposingviews.com/i/health/conditions/vietnam-veterans-likely-experience-ptsd-later-life

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