Postraumatic stress disorder PTSD is anxiety disorder that has been estimated to afect individuals who are exposed to traumatic events. Women are diagnosed with PTSD approximately twice as often as men. In this review, we outline the evidence of gender diferences related to PTSD, and the factors of resilience and susceptibility difer between men and women.
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