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PTSD Prevalence Following Terrorist Attacks
Large-scale terrorist attacks are a form of mass trauma that can lead to a significant increase in PTSD rates within the affected community. For instance, 12.6% of Manhattan residents were observed to have PTSD in the 2-3 years following the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
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A public health official is allocating resources for mental health support and wants to target groups with the highest likelihood of developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Based on established patterns of prevalence, which of the following individuals should be prioritized because they belong to a high-risk population?
A public health official is allocating resources for mental health support and wants to target groups with the highest likelihood of developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Based on established patterns of prevalence, which of the following individuals should be prioritized because they belong to a high-risk population?