Epigenetic findings for PTSD and lower respiratory symptoms in male WTC responders

After the World Trade Center (WTC) attack on 9/11/2001, the CDC established a consortium of clinics (WTC-Health Programs) in the NY-metropolitan area to detect, monitor and treat WTC-related health problems occurring among responders to the disaster. More than 25% of these responders (~30,000) have WTC-related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and lower respiratory symptoms. These two conditions are often co-morbid (OR=2.5). Longitudinal findings indicate that WTC-PTSD is associated with an increased risk of new-onset respiratory disease (but not vice versa).

Source: Comprehensive Psychiatry - November 1, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Adam Gonzalez, Guia Guffanti, Andrew Ratanatharathorn, Roman Kotov, Evelyn Bromet, Karestan Koenen, Sandro Galea, Benjamin J. Luft Source Type: research