Understanding Sequelae of Injury Mechanisms and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Incurred during the Conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan: Persistent Postconcussive Symptoms and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Schneiderman, Aaron; R. Braver, Elisa; K. Kang, Han

doi:10.1093/aje/kwn068

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Understanding Sequelae of Injury Mechanisms and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Incurred during the Conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan: Persistent Postconcussive Symptoms and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Published in American Journal of Epidemiology • Apr 18, 2008

Authors:

Aaron Schneiderman

Elisa R. Braver

Han K. Kang

Abstract

A cross-sectional study of military personnel following deployment to conflicts in Iraq or Afghanistan ascertained histories of combat theater injury mechanisms and mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) and current prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and postconcussive symptoms. Associati...

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Traumatic brain injury

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