Combat Exposure May Increase Likelihood Of Newly Reported High Blood Pressure
Thursday, September 17, 2009 - 12:35
in Psychology & Sociology
Military deployment with multiple combat exposures appeared to be a unique risk factor for newly reported hypertension. Specifically, personally witnessing or being exposed to death due to war or disaster was significantly associated with increased likelihood of newly self-reported hypertension both at single and multiple exposures.