Risk factors of post-traumatic stress disorder 10 years after Wenchuan earthquake: a population-based case-control study.
Bing-Qing LuWenqi ZengZhuyue LiJin WenPublished in: Epidemiology and psychiatric sciences (2021)
Even 10 years after the Wenchuan earthquake, the survivors in the hard-hit areas still suffered from severe mental trauma. Low income, chronic diseases and death of immediate families in the earthquakes are significantly associated with long-term PTSD symptoms. Interventions by local governments and health institutions to address these risk factors should be undertaken to promote the health of survivors.