The Epigentic Changes of Adverse Childhood Experience, Combat Exposure, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in Active Duty Service Members
Abstract
Since 9/11 1.64 million soldiers deployed. 50% experienced traumatic events, Friends killed, Seeing dead/ injured non-combatants, Witnessing accidents leading to individuals death, Smelling decomposing bodies. Of subset, 300,000 are projected to meet diagnosis criteria of PTSD*: Direct and indirect cost of care is $25,757 perindividuals in the first two years of deployment. Increased risk of psychiatric comorbidities, domesticviolence, family strain, and homelessness. Combat PTSD is complex likely involving multiple riskfactors and multiple pathophysiologies. Risk factors: Adult traumatic even (combat), Childhood adversity. Genetic risk factors (SLC6A4) Environment x Genetics (Multiple SNPs)Pathophysiologies, and Methylations changes. Autonomic pathologies
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 20, 2018
- Accession Number
- AD1061574
Entities
People
- Adam M. Willis
Organizations
- 59th Medical Wing