As a physician I've grown used to seeing confusing, even conflicting, clinical study results and the related conclusions for separate studies of the same topic. Attached are a couple of such examples that might leave many readers scratching their heads. I don't understand why there seems to be an apparent ongoing attempt to deny the risks that PTSD represents for veterans. While we continue to watch higher death rates occurring from suicides among veterans than are occurring on the battlefield, there are still "studies" that claim there is no relationship between the stresses of battle & deployment and risk for suicide. Poppycock! How can we ignore the needs of those who have stood in harm's way for our benefit, especially in their time of greatest need. Let's stop trying to bury our heads in the sand and deal w/ Veteran PTSD and suicides in a standup fashion!
http://ptsd.about.com/od/prevalence/a/MilitaryPTSD.htm
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/07/us/deployment-factors-found-not-related-to-military-suicide-spike.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss&_r=0
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