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Risk factors include being female, adverse childhood events, combat exposure, and physical combat injury.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Areas of controversy<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Post-traumatic stress disorder rates are broadly similar between UK serving personnel and the general population, though certain groups are at increased risk, such as veterans who deployed to Iraq\/Afghanistan in combat roles.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Growing points<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Understanding ways to maximize positive psychological outcomes, address poor sleep, and support those with combat injuries and chronic pain are key priorities for research\/interventions. 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