Comorbidity:
PTSD was associated with significantly higher odds of having asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic fatigue syndrome, arthritis, fibromyalgia, migraine headaches, cancer, and other respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, or pain disorders.
Respondents with PTSD also had significantly elevated distress ratings and much higher risks for mood and anxiety disorders, alcohol and drug dependence, suicide attempts, and one or more disability days because of mental health problems.
Respondents with PTSD also had significantly elevated distress ratings and much higher risks for mood and anxiety disorders, alcohol and drug dependence, suicide attempts, and one or more disability days because of mental health problems.