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Posttraumatic stress disorder and late-onset smoking in the Vietnam era twin registry.
Journal of consulting and clinical psychology - 1 Feb 2006
Koenen Karestan C, Hitsman Brian, Lyons Michael J, Stroud Laura, Niaura Raymond, McCaffery Jeanne, Goldberg Jack, Eisen Seth A, True William, Tsuang Ming
Abstract excerpt
Epidemiological and clinical studies have consistently reported associations between smoking and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This study analyzed diagnostic interview data on 6,744 members of the Vietnam Era Twin Registry to clarify the PTSD-smoking relation and to examine whether genetic liability for smoking moderated this relation. Preexisting active (unremitted) PTSD increased risk of late-onset...
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