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1. • • On April 30th 1954, Major Henry A. Segal, a medical officer in the US Army authored a report to a describing a strange “syndrome” that plagued the prisoner of war camps during the Korean War. The men stopped eating, would only consume cold water, and stopped talking about the future. They were simply waiting to die.
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2. www.va.gov › korean-warKorean War Veterans Health Issues | Veterans Affairs

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   If you served during the Korean War—anytime between June 25, 1950, and July 27, 1953—you may be at risk of certain health conditions. Learn about these conditions and what to do next to take care of your health.

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   What health risks should I know about during the Korean War?

   • What health risks should I know about related to my service during the Korean War? You may be at risk of illnesses or injuries caused by: Extreme cold: Health problems (like skin cancer in frostbite scars or pain, tingling, or numbness in the fingers and toes) caused by the effects of cold climates.

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   Do Korean War veterans get PTSD?

   • In addition, many Korean War veterans, like all veterans, sought postmilitary employment in professions that are associated with higher rates of exposure to psychological trauma, such as police or fire departments, and this may have an exacerbating effect on PTSD. 58

   Aging and Trauma: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Among Korean War

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   Are Korean War veterans aging?

   • Having experienced posttraumatic stress disorder 30 years prior to its recognition as a formal disorder, Korean War veterans are now an aging population that requires unique clinical management. The Korean War lasted from June 25, 1950 through July 27, 1953.

   Aging and Trauma: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Among Korean War

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   What is a War syndrome?

   • War syndromes from 1900 to present. Combat is probably the most intense stressor known to human beings: the imminent, enduring but unpredictable threat to life. Its effects are heightened by the fact that servicemen are usually in the prime of life, while some may have wives and small children.

   Historical approaches to post-combat disorders - PMC

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4. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesAging and Trauma: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Among Korean ...

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   This overview will include a description of the Korean War veteran population and the Korean War itself, the manifestations and identification of PTSD among Korean War veterans, and treatment approaches using evidencebased psychotherapies and pharmacotherapies.

   • Author: Barton W Palmer, Samantha Friend, Steve Huege, Mallory Mulvaney, Albaraa Badawood, Abdulaziz Almaghr...
   • Publication: Fed Pract. 2019 Dec; 36(12): 554-562.

   • Publish Year: 2019
   • Published: 2019/12

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6. www.ptsd.va.gov › professional › articlesPost-traumatic stress disorder in the military veteran

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   SUMMARY. Military personnel exposed to war-zone trauma are at risk for developing PTSD. Those at greatest risk are those exposed to the highest levels of war-zone stress, those wounded in action, those incarcerated as prisoners of war, and those who manifest acute war-zone reactions, such as CSR.

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7. www.pbs.org › newshour › nationFrom shell-shock to PTSD, a century of invisible war trauma - PBS

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   Nov 11, 2018 · Shell-shock was a disease of manhood rather than an illness that came from witnessing, being subjected to and partaking in incredible violence.

8. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesHistorical approaches to post-combat disorders - PMC

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   Apr 4, 2006 · 9. Gulf War syndrome. To test the hypothesis that GWS was not a unique disorder, 1456 randomly selected veterans awarded pensions for post-combat disorders from 1900 to the Korean conflict were compared with 400 veterans of the Gulf War who believed that they had suffered adverse health effects.

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9. www.nationalgeographic.com › history › articleHow PTSD went from ‘shell-shock’ to a recognized medical ...

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   Jun 16, 2020 · Hundreds of thousands of men on both sides left World War I with what would now be called PTSD, and while some received a rudimentary form of psychiatric treatment, they were vilified after the...

10. www.pbs.org › wgbh › pagesExperts - 'soldier's Heart' And 'shell Shock:' Past ... - PBS

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    Mar 1, 2005 · PTSD is a relatively new diagnosis, but Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder has been observed throughout decades of warfare. Here, tracing the history and our growing understanding of how the...