Posttraumatic stress disorder and risk of selected autoimmune diseases among US military personnel.

Background: Increasing evidence suggests a link between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and physical health. Stress disorders may lead to impairment of the immune system and subsequent autoimmune disease. This study investigated the association between PTSD and risk of selected autoimmune diseases (i.

Healthy behaviors and incidence of overweight and obesity in military veterans.

Purpose: Research suggests that U.S. veterans have a higher obesity prevalence than nonveterans and that weight gain is high after military discharge.