Define a specific problem as it relates to veterans health T

Define a specific problem as it relates to veterans’ health. This can be an issue discussed in the article, from personal experience, or outside research on the health topic. Quantify if possible.

What is the significance and impact of this public health issue? What condition or set of conditions are causing the problem?

If you were to further analyze the problem you defined, what data would you need to collect? Recommend at least two legitimate sources of information or evidence.

Solution

Specific problem related to veteran\'s health- Post-traumatic stress disorder

Post Traumatic stress disorder is a serious mental health issue that can occur to anyone who has been traumatised, either physically or emotionally. The resulting damage from post-traumatic stress disorder causes a multitude of symptoms. It may also cause autoimmune disorders. Under stress, the body is in a constant state of inflammation to fight for survival. PTSD can actually trigger biological changes in the body that can lead to rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and inflammatory bowel disease.

PTSD has an enormous impact on both individuals and society as a whole. Recognition of the extent of this impact by the medical profession has been relatively slow but, with our growing appreciation of the prevalence the scales have begun to emerge. Reports say that more than 60% of men and 51% of women experience at least one traumatic event in their lifetimes. Of these, 8% and 20%, respectively, fall victim to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Individuals experience severe psychiatric stress that is compounded by significant comorbid illness. This influences critically the quality of life resulting in grave functional and emotional impairment. In addition, there is a damaging cost to society with high financial and social concerns from the significantly raised rates of hospitalization, suicide attempts and alcohol abuse.