Health Tip: Triggers for PTSD

Jan. 24 -- (HealthDay News) -- Post-traumatic stress disorder is a severe anxiety condition that can follow a life-threatening or very frightening experience.

The American Academy of Family Physicians says these people are at greater risk of developing PTSD:

• People who are victims of rape, other physical assault or terrorism.
• People who have been in a car accident, natural disaster, flood or fire.
• People who have participated in war or other combat.
• People who have lost a family member or other loved one.
• People who have been diagnosed with a fatal disease.
• People who are rescue workers, such as firefighters or police officers.